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An early morning shooting at a busy bar in South Carolina left four people dead and at least 20 injured, authorities said.
The shooting occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 12 at Willy’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The restaurant is located about an hour north of Hilton Head.
“Multiple victims and witnesses ran to nearby businesses and properties to protect themselves from the gunfire,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. There were several hundred people at the scene when police arrived.
Multiple victims were transported to area hospitals. At least four of the injured are in critical condition.
“This is a tragic and difficult case for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this case. Our thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Authorities said they were investigating a person in connection with the shooting, but the sheriff’s office declined to provide additional information to USA TODAY.
