A mass shooting at a busy island bar in South Carolina left four people dead and at least 20 injured, authorities said. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday (12) at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. “Several victims and witnesses ran to nearby businesses and properties to seek shelter from the gunfire,” the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement on social media site X. “This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones,” the statement added. Four people were found dead at the scene, and at least 20 others were injured. Among the injured, four are in critical condition in hospitals in the region. The identities of the victims have not been released.
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Four people are killed and 20 others injured in shooting at bar in South Carolina, USA
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