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Bar shooting leaves four dead and multiple people injured

The shooting unfolded around 1am on Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island
The shooting unfolded around 1am on Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
  • Four people were killed and 20 others injured in a shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina.
  • The incident occurred around 1am on Sunday, with hundreds of people present at the time.
  • Emergency crews found four individuals deceased at the scene, and several critically injured victims were taken to local hospitals.
  • The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a 'person of interest' and has appealed for public assistance with information.
  • Representative Nancy Mace, whose district covers St. Helena Island, expressed her condolences and urged anyone with details to contact law enforcement.
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