Key takeaways:
- Six people were injured in a shooting on a South Carolina beach during an unofficial “senior skip day” event.
- Five of the six people injured were around the age of 18, and one was an adult woman in her mid-30s or early 40s.
- The Isle of Palms Police Department is currently investigating the incident and urging people to be mindful of their safety and to be aware of their surroundings.
Six people were injured in a shooting on a South Carolina beach on Friday, during an unofficial “senior skip day” event attended by hundreds of high schoolers.
The shooting occurred at 5:20 p.m. on Isle of Palms, a coastal city about 15 miles east of Charleston. According to Police Chief Kevin Cornett, the shooting was preceded by several altercations among people participating in the senior skip day event.
Five of the six people injured were around the age of 18, and one was an adult woman in her mid-30s or early 40s. All injuries were non-life threatening.
The Isle of Palms Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Chief Cornett said the department is taking the incident very seriously and is working to ensure that similar events do not occur in the future.
The shooting is a reminder of the dangers of large gatherings, especially during a time when many people are looking for ways to socialize. The Isle of Palms Police Department is urging people to be mindful of their safety and to be aware of their surroundings.
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