US EditionSouthern vacation hot spot fires back at poor safety rating following shooting: 'Fake news'
- On April 26, a mass shooting occurred in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's popular tourist and entertainment district, injuring 11 and killing the shooter.
- The shooting heightened safety concerns following a study by Everly Life insurance company that ranked Myrtle Beach as the most unsafe U.S. Beach.
- The Everly Life study assessed risk factors including crime rates, drownings, shark attacks, and wind conditions but used outdated and inconsistent data dating back to 1882.
- Meredith Denari, communications director for Myrtle Beach, criticized the study as misleading, flawed, and biased, suggesting that its main goal seems to be attracting web traffic instead of providing useful information to the public.
- Officials and residents emphasize that the recent shooting was a rare event and continue to affirm that Myrtle Beach is a safe place to visit, citing ongoing crime reduction and active revitalization projects.
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Former Myrtle Beach mayor, current mayoral candidate press city for transparency in deadly officer-involved shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A former Myrtle Beach mayor and a person running for mayor are speaking out on the city's response to last weekend's deadly officer-involved shooting on Ocean Boulevard. A Myrtle Beach police officer shot and killed 18-year-old Jerrius Davis after authorities say Davis shot into a crowd on the Boulevard. News13 spoke with former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride and current mayoral candidate Mark Kruea. Both say the ci…
One still in critical condition after being shot Saturday evening, Myrtle Beach Police Chief says
In downtown Myrtle Beach on April 26, 11 injuries were reported after 18-year-old Jerrius Davis shot into a crowd. One person remains in critical condition, according to new details provided by city leaders.
Southern vacation hot spot fires back at poor safety rating following shooting: 'Fake news' – Democratic Accent
Myrtle Beach—a popular, coastal South Carolina city for snowbirds and locals alike—is firing back against a study ranking it the No. 2 most unsafe beach in the United States. Seven of the top 10 most dangerous beaches listed in the study from Everly Life, an insurance company, are in Florida, including New Smyrna Beach at No. 1, followed by Miami Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Beach, Panama City Beach and Ponce Inlet. The on…
One Still In Critical Condition Following Myrtle Beach Shooting
We now have more information on the victim’s that were injured during a shooting in Myrtle Beach that unfolded on Saturday. Just before midnight shots were fired in the area of North Ocean Boulevard. One person remains in critical condition and 10 others between the ages of 13 and 43 sustained injuries. Police Chief Amy Prock reported that not all of the victims were shot, some were injured either by shrapnel or grazed with a bullet. She was joi…
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