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.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.