Beaufort County, Ga. ,WSAV) – Authorities have confirmed that four people have been killed and at least 20 others injured in an overnight shooting at a crowded bar on the South Carolina island of St. Helena.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Sunday at Willie’s Bar & Grill, where at least 100 people were gathered.
Many people were found suffering from gunshot wounds. BCSO confirmed that at least 20 people were injured during the shooting. Four people were taken to the hospital in critical condition, while some people injured by bullets reached the hospital themselves.
Four people were declared dead at the scene. The identities of the victims have not been released.
“Many victims and witnesses ran to nearby businesses and properties to escape the gunfire,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement on social media platform X.
“This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone involved. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones,” the statement said.
BCSO said it was “investigating persons of interest”, but did not release any additional details.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
