Crime
Mass Casualty Incident Declared at Black Bike Week Concert in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
ATLANTIC BEACH, SC — Emergency officials have declared a mass casualty incident following a chaotic event during a concert at Black Bike Week in Atlantic Beach on Saturday night.
The annual event, which draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts—primarily from the Black community—turned into a scene of crisis as multiple individuals sustained injuries under still-unclear circumstances.
According to emergency responders, 10 victims have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.
The types and severity of injuries are not yet confirmed, and authorities have not released information on the exact cause of the incident.
It is also unclear if the injuries were caused by violence, a structural issue, crowd surge, or another factor.
Local emergency medical services (EMS) are continuing to operate on scene, and North Strand and Grand Strand hospitals have been placed on diversion or near-diversion status due to the sudden influx of patients.
This means those facilities are either temporarily redirecting incoming patients or nearing capacity.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as concertgoers scrambled for safety and emergency crews rushed to provide medical aid.
Videos and images circulating on social media show large crowds and multiple ambulances arriving at the concert venue.
The incident occurred during one of the major events of Black Bike Week, a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Atlantic Beach that has drawn participants for decades.
The situation remains fluid, and investigators are working to determine what triggered the emergency.
Local and state authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as first responders continue to manage the scene.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the incident is encouraged to contact Atlantic Beach Public Safety or Horry County Emergency Management.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.