Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a mass shooting that left four people dead & at least 20 injured at a crowded bar on St. Helena Island early Sunday.
Deputies were called to Willie’s Bar and Grill, where they found multiple victims with gunshot wounds. 4 remain in critical condition.
Hundreds had gathered for a high school alumni event when gunfire erupted outside, sending people running for cover. Witnesses described machine gun like bursts of shots & scenes of chaos.
“This is a tragic & difficult incident for everyone,” the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said, confirming that persons of interest are being pursued but offering no motive.
The bar, known for its Gullah Geechee inspired cuisine, sits in one of the oldest African American cultural communities in the US The attack has shaken locals & renewed calls for stronger gun safety measures. Lawmakers from both parties condemned the violence, calling for unity as investigations continue.
