Crime
18-year-old Jerrius Davis killed in Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed Sunday morning that it is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Myrtle Beach.
According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD), at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to reports of a disturbance near the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard.
During the incident, authorities say an altercation escalated when an individual was observed firing a weapon.
In response, an MBPD officer discharged their firearm.
The individual shot during the officer’s response, later identified as 18-year-old Jerrius Davis of Bennettsville, succumbed to his injuries.
Additionally, police reported that 11 other individuals were injured during the disturbance and are currently receiving medical treatment.
No further details regarding the extent of their injuries have been released.
The officer involved in the shooting was not injured, and police have not indicated if there were any other officers harmed during the incident.
SLED officials stated that the investigation remains active and that further information will be made available as it develops.
In a public statement, the Myrtle Beach Police Department expressed its condolences, posting, “The Myrtle Beach Police Department offers its prayers and deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this incident.”
As of Sunday, all traffic on Ocean Boulevard has been reopened following a temporary closure due to the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who possesses video footage of the incident to come forward.
Information can be shared directly with SLED or the Myrtle Beach Police Department by calling 843-918-1382.
Crime
15-Year-Old Jayden Watson and 17-Year-Old Shane Dawkins Killed After Shooting at Spartanburg Cook Out
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Two teenagers died after a shooting at a Cook Out restaurant in Spartanburg overnight, according to Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger.
The coroner’s office was called to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center shortly after midnight Sunday, November 1, after two people who had been transported from the restaurant at 1620 John B. White Sr. Boulevard died.
The victims were identified as Jayden Marek Watson, 15, of Hartnett Drive, and Shane Carter Dawkins, 17, of Thackston Drive, both in Spartanburg. Watson was pronounced dead at 12:04 a.m., and Dawkins was pronounced dead at 12:10 a.m.
Earlier information indicated that multiple people had been shot. Two victims were taken from the scene to a hospital, while additional people reportedly arrived at the hospital on their own. Authorities have not confirmed the total number of people wounded or provided details about the conditions of any other victims.
Forensic examinations are scheduled for Monday, November 2, to help determine the cause and manner of the teenagers’ deaths.
The Spartanburg Police Department is leading the investigation, with the coroner’s office conducting a separate investigation into the deaths. Authorities have not released details about what led to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.