South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20

A mass taking pictures at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island left not less than 4 folks lifeless and one other 20 injured, officers stated.

The taking pictures occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island. A big crowd was on the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a number of folks affected by gunshot wounds.

“It was discovered that tons of of individuals have been on the location when the taking pictures occurred,” the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Workplace stated in a press release. “A number of victims and witnesses ran to the close by companies and properties in search of shelter from the gunshots.

4 folks have been discovered lifeless on the scene, and not less than 20 folks have been injured. Among the many injured, 4 have been in crucial situation and brought to space hospitals for remedy. There was a celebration for alumni of Battery Creek Excessive College on the bar, CBS affiliate WTOC-TV reported.

The victims’ identities weren’t launched.

The skin patio space of Willie’s Bar and Grill in St Helena Island, S.C., after a taking pictures occurred early Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

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Bar proprietor Willie Turral informed WTOC-TV that he was “nonetheless processing every thing” that occurred.

“You understand that issues like this might occur, of course, you attempt to take one of the best efforts that you simply can to discourage any scenario like this from occurring,” Turral stated. “However when one thing like this occurs, I imply in your coronary heart of hearts, at least in thoughts, , I by no means actually anticipated to ever see something like this.”

The sheriff’s workplace stated it’s investigating “individuals of curiosity,” however no arrests have been made.

“It is a tragic and troublesome incident for everybody. We ask on your persistence as we proceed to analyze this incident. Our ideas are with all the victims and their family members,” the sheriff’s workplace stated.

“COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to study concerning the devastating taking pictures in Beaufort County,” U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X. “Our prayers are with the victims, their households, and everybody impacted by this horrific act of violence.”