Authorities are investigating after a Myrtle Beach officer was involved in a deadly聽 late-night shooting Saturday, April 26, on Myrtle Beach's Ocean Boulevard.
The officer, who discharged a weapon, is not hurt, Myrtle Beach Police said in a release. Eleven others were injured and are receiving medical treatment, police said.
Jerrius Davis, 18, of Bennettsville, South Carolina, died after he was shot at 913 N. Ocean Blvd., said Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard with the Horry County Coroner's Office.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department said the department offers "its prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone" impacted.
"Our hearts and continued prayers are with all those affected, as well as their loved ones during this difficult time," the department said.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed it is investigating and planned to release more details later Sunday. It is a common practice for SLED to step in to investigate when an officer is involved in a shooting.
Myrtle Beach Police said it plans to conducts an internal review of the incident.
MBPD said officers saw a disturbance involving multiple people along the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard just before midnight Saturday. "During the altercation, one individual began firing a weapon," MBPD said. "At that time, based on the immediate threat, one of our officers responded by discharging their firearm."
MBPD said the department appreciates the public鈥檚 patience as both investigations proceed, and all leads are examined.
"As always, we strongly encourage anyone with information or video footage related to this incident to come forward. Information can be shared with SLED or the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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