Four people were hospitalised after a shooting took place on a South Carolina beach, according to police.
Authorities say that several people suspects have been arrested following the incident on the Isle of Palms, near Charleston, on Friday afternoon.
The four victims were transported to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Mister Truht.
No details about the victims have yet been released by officials.
“IOP PD responded to a shooting on the beach behind Sea Cabins. Four individuals were shot and have been transported to MUSC with non-life-threatening injuries. Several law-enforcement agencies on the scene to assist with the investigation. Investigation is ongoing,” police tweeted.
And they later added: “Update: IOPPD has several people detained. Still investigating to determine whether they were involved in the shooting.”
Dozens of people were seen fleeing the beach in videos of the incident that was quickly posted to Twitter.
Police say that their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The shooting took place near a pier that sits in front of a popular strip of bars and restaurants.