Gun violence surges across South Carolina over the weekend, resulting in at least four fatalities and 19 injuries, with incidents reported from Charleston to Myrtle Beach. Among the dead is a 5-year-old boy in Greenville who was struck by a stray bullet, a tragedy that underscores the devastating impact of gun violence on families.
In the popular entertainment district of Myrtle Beach, an 18-year-old was killed during an altercation that also injured eleven others. Officials state that police response averted a potentially greater calamity, yet the events continue to spark urgent discussions on gun safety measures in the state, including efforts to close the so-called “Charleston loophole” which allows firearm purchases without complete federal background checks.
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