One person is dead and 11 others wounded after a gunman opened fire in the middle of a popular tourist spot in Myrtle Beach on Saturday night, according to law enforcement officials.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department shared that the shooting happened just before midnight on Saturday, in the heart of the city’s famed entertainment district, when officers noticed a “disturbance involving multiple individuals.”

During the altercation, officers reported that a person opened fire. 

“At that time, based on the immediate threat, one of our officers responded by discharging their firearm,” officials shared in an update on their department’s Facebook page.

“South Carolina stands strong, and we will not tolerate violence of any sort in our communities. God bless the first responders on the scene,” she continued. 

The police department said, “Our hearts and continued prayers are with all those affected, as well as their loved ones during this difficult time.”

Anyone with information or video related to this incident is encouraged to contact the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) or the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382.

Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Bethune’s office and SLED for comment. 

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