### Mass Shooting Shakes Quiet Little River Marina

A serene evening at the Little River marina turned tragic Sunday night when a mass shooting erupted, affecting the peaceful fishing village. According to Harold Wiegel, CFO of Myrtle Beach Watersports, the incident occurred on a Hurricane boat that departed from Calabash, North Carolina. At approximately 9:30 p.m., chaos ensued as people started disembarking, and gunfire broke out.

Wiegel, who received a frantic call from his son residing nearby, relayed that eleven people were injured during the shooting, with ten sustaining gunshot wounds. The Horry County Police confirmed these details in a Monday social media post. The boat involved belongs to Hurricane Fleet, which frequently docks at Little River marina, as they often shift boats and passengers depending on logistics.

Despite the severity of the incident, local business operations seemed largely unaffected. Wiegel noted that people continued to rent jet skis and book dolphin cruises as usual. Meanwhile, the community was taken aback by the unexpected violence in their typically tranquil neighborhood.

Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting, and as of Monday morning, no arrests had been made. The scene saw a swift and massive response, with neighbors estimating over 50 police cars arriving to manage the situation.

The owner of Hurricane Fleet did not immediately comment on the incident, leaving many questions still unanswered. Despite the disruption, the dock reopened Monday morning, and the area slowly resumed its regular activities.

Wiegel and other locals emphasized that Little River is generally a quiet area, not accustomed to such disturbances. "We've never had an incident like this," Wiegel expressed, underscoring the shock felt by the community.