On Friday, April 7, a shooting occurred at the Isle of Palms beach in South Carolina, United States, causing great panic among visitors who were at the site. According to videos circulating on social networks, gunshots can be heard, and the voices of frightened people can be heard running in different directions. Local authorities quickly responded to the emergency call and rushed to the scene, where they found several people injured by the gunshots.
The Isle of Palms Police Department confirmed the shooting to Live 5 News and reported that upon arrival at the scene, they found four people injured, but their injuries are not considered life-threatening. The victims were transported to the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital for medical attention. In addition to the Isle of Palms Police Department, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the Summerville Police Department also responded to the emergency call and worked together at the scene.
At this time, not much is known about the motive for the shooting or the identity of the perpetrator, but Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds has confirmed that one person is in custody. Subsequently, the local media confirmed that not four but six people were injured on the beach.