Shooting injures one near Virginia Beach, investigates multiple incidents in Myrtle Beach

Multiple overnight shootings occurred along tourist areas in Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach over the weekend. In Myrtle Beach, a police officer discharged their firearm during an altercation involving multiple people in the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard, where at least two individuals were reportedly shot and the area was shut down as authorities investigated. The Myrtle Beach Police Department has asked the public to avoid the scene and is seeking information from witnesses as state law enforcement conducts an internal review. In Virginia Beach, police responded to a shooting near the Oceanfront that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries, and the case remains under investigation. Both incidents led to significant law enforcement presence and temporary closures in busy tourist districts, raising concerns about public safety as investigations continue.