At least 11 injured in South Carolina shooting

A shooting incident in Little River, South Carolina, on Sunday night left at least 11 people injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred with little information available to the public. The Horry County Police Department responded to the shooting on Watson Avenue in Little River, a town with a population of about 11,700, located northeast of Myrtle Beach. Authorities confirmed that 11 individuals were taken to hospitals by Horry County Fire Rescue, with additional reports of more individuals arriving in personal vehicles. During the response, an officer from the North Myrtle Beach Police Department accidentally discharged his service weapon, injuring his leg. The Horry County Police Department stated that they believe this incident to be isolated, with no current risk to the community. This is a developing story.