Man arrested in connection with October burrito bar shooting

A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with an October shooting at a Myrtle Beach burrito bar, according to jail records.

Verntirell Jerwon Dukes was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder and is also facing other weapons-related charges, records show.

The shooting happened about 5:13 a.m. Oct. 8 at Farlo’s Burrito Bar at 815 Main St. in downtown Myrtle Beach.

A preliminary investigation revealed there was a disturbance at the restaurant and shortly afterward a victim was shot, Lt. Joey Crosby, Myrtle Beach police spokesman, said.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment following the incident, but police said Friday they were not able to comment on the victim’s current condition.

Dukes is currently being held at the Myrtle Beach Jail without bond, jail records show.

This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 8:34 AM with the headline "Man arrested in connection with October burrito bar shooting."