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.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.