Individuals on IOP in panic, fleeing the beach after gun shots were fired. Video Credit: Chad Haselden.
Isle of Palms Police Department confirmed there was a shooting on Isle of Palms near the County park entrance this afternoon, Friday, April 7th. Six people were shot, confirmed injured and hospitalized. They are being treated for non-life threatening conditions. Shooting occurred behind the Sea Cabins hotel. One individual is confirmed to be in custody, though police are unsure whether or not the individual is the active shooter. Several individuals are reportedly detained. Isle of Palms Connector is currently closed to those trying to get on the island due to a collision.
Chief Kevin Cornett with the Isle of Palms Police Department reported, "Around 5:20 pm on Friday April 7th, the beach was filled with tourists and there was a large crowd of individuals who were taking place in 'Senior Skip Day.' Within that group of high school seniors, a couple altercations took place, and several shots were fired. We know 6 individuals were shot. Most of those injured were in their teens, and a female in her mid-30's was also victim to the fight that broke out. Several agencies came to assist us. There has been an outpouring of support - federal and state officials came out to assist us. We shut the beach down from Sea Cabins to the County Park."
This is a developing story and the investigation is on-going. Please check back for details.
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Chief Kevin Cornett
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Command Center at Charleston County Park on IOP at 8:40pm on April 7th
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IOP City Officials and administrators gather outside IOP Municipal building
