A night of fun in Myrtle Beach's entertainment district ended in chaos. 11 people were hurt in a shooting.  Police had to step in and stop the violence.  The suspect was shot and killed by an officer.  The shooting happened on a Saturday night.  The area was busy with people enjoying the night.  A fight broke out and someone started shooting.  The police arrived quickly.  They saw the danger and took action.  One officer fired their gun and stopped the threat.  The officer was not hurt.  The suspect was identified as an 18-year-old from Bennettsville.  The names of those who were hurt have not been shared with the public.  This is not the first time such an event has happened in the US.  There have been 85 mass shootings this year alone.  The Myrtle Beach Police Department sent their thoughts to those affected.  They are working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.  They will look into what happened.  The police also said they will check their own actions.  They want to make sure everything was done right.  They asked the public to be patient while they investigate.

The entertainment district in Myrtle Beach is a popular spot.  People go there to have a good time.  It is sad that a night out turned into a tragedy.  It is important to think about why these things happen.  What can be done to stop them?  The police are doing their job.  They are trying to keep people safe.  But is that enough?  What can the community do to help?  These are questions that need answers.  The investigation will look into the facts.  But it is also a chance to look at the bigger picture.  How can we make sure this does not happen again?

Night Out Turns Deadly in Myrtle Beach

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