US Mass Shooting: 4 Dead, 20 Injured In ‘Horrific’ Attack At South Carolina Bar

<p>A tranquil coastal community in the United States was shattered by a mass shooting that left four people dead and at least 20 others wounded, according to US officials. The attack occurred early on Sunday morning at Willie&rsquo;s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, a spot renowned for its picturesque scenery in South Carolina.</p>
<p>The Beaufort County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office confirmed the shooting, stating that a large crowd was present when their deputies arrived. They immediately found numerous victims suffering from gunshot wounds.</p>
<h3><strong>Witnesses Fled for Shelter Amidst Gunfire</strong></h3>
<p>The scene was described as chaotic, with multiple individuals desperately seeking safety as the attack unfolded. In a statement released on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the <a href=”https://x.com/bcsopio/status/1977359357789573274″>Sheriff&rsquo;s Office</a> said that &ldquo;Multiple victims and witnesses ran to the nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gun shots.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Four people were pronounced dead at the scene itself. Among the at least 20 people injured, four victims were reported to be in a critical condition after being transported to nearby hospitals. The identities of all the victims have not yet been released by the authorities.</p>
<p>The Sheriff’s Office also conveyed its distress over the incident, adding, &ldquo;This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Condemning the violence and expressing grief, US Representative Nancy Mace posted her reaction on X, stating that she was &ldquo;COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to learn about the devastating shooting in Beaufort County.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to learn about the devastating shooting in Beaufort County. <br /><br />Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this horrific act of violence.<br /><br />If you have any information, please contact the Beaufort County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office at&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RepNancyMace/status/1977370951953068193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>She offered her condolences to all those affected by the incident, adding, &ldquo;Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this horrific act of violence.&rdquo; The police investigation into the motive and perpetrator of the mass shooting is ongoing.</p>