Download the WJCL News app for breaking news alerts: Apple, Google PlayMany questions remain, more than 24 hours after a mass shooting left four people dead and more than a dozen injured in Beaufort County, South Carolina.What we know:A mass shooting occurred early Sunday morning in Beaufort CountyIt happened outside a bar and grill on St. Helena IslandOfficials say at least 20 people were shot and 4 killedAuthorities say they have identified persons of interest, but have not said whether they are in custody The identities of the victims have not been publicly releasedThe incident occurred around 1 a.m. at Willie’s Bar and Grill during a celebration for Battery Creek High School alumni.MORE COVERAGE’Bodies on the ground’: Beaufort County bar owner describes scene following deadly mass shooting’We cannot tolerate this’: Elected leaders speak out following deadly Beaufort County mass shootingVideo shows law enforcement response after deadly Beaufort County mass shootingAccording to the Beaufort County School District, the event was neither sanctioned nor organized by Battery Creek High School administration or the school district.Willie Turral, the owner of the bar, described the chaos that unfolded early Sunday morning.“At the end of the day, thankful. Thankful for everybody who walked away,” Turral said.The bar was packed with guests when gunfire erupted. Turral recounted the terrifying moments when the celebration turned deadly.“I could hear what sounded like machine gunfire, and I could see the swarm of people coming in. Things happened so fast—bodies on the ground, people just trying to duck for cover,” Turral said.Among the four lives lost was a security guard working that night, who Turral said was also a close family friend.“We spoke the night before,” Turral said, pausing. “It’s close, real close to home.” As staff work to clean up the aftermath, Turral said it’s too soon to think about the future of the bar. His focus remains on the health and safety of his staff and guests.“We just got to come together and support each other at this time. I mean, it’s kind of what makes or breaks a community,” Turral said. “It’s something that is happening, and it’s horrible.”The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is still working to identify a person of interest in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Many questions remain, more than 24 hours after a mass shooting left four people dead and more than a dozen injured in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
What we know:
- A mass shooting occurred early Sunday morning in Beaufort County
- It happened outside a bar and grill on St. Helena Island
- Officials say at least 20 people were shot and 4 killed
- Authorities say they have identified persons of interest, but have not said whether they are in custody
- The identities of the victims have not been publicly released
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. at Willie’s Bar and Grill during a celebration for Battery Creek High School alumni.
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According to the Beaufort County School District, the event was neither sanctioned nor organized by Battery Creek High School administration or the school district.
Willie Turral, the owner of the bar, described the chaos that unfolded early Sunday morning.
“At the end of the day, [I’m] thankful. Thankful for everybody who walked away,” Turral said.
The bar was packed with guests when gunfire erupted. Turral recounted the terrifying moments when the celebration turned deadly.
“I could hear what sounded like machine gunfire, and I could see the swarm of people coming in. Things happened so fast—bodies on the ground, people just trying to duck for cover,” Turral said.
Among the four lives lost was a security guard working that night, who Turral said was also a close family friend.
“We spoke the night before,” Turral said, pausing. “It’s close, real close to home.”
As staff work to clean up the aftermath, Turral said it’s too soon to think about the future of the bar. His focus remains on the health and safety of his staff and guests.
“We just got to come together and support each other at this time. I mean, it’s kind of what makes or breaks a community,” Turral said. “It’s something that is happening, and it’s horrible.”
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is still working to identify a person of interest in the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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