A shooting at a crowded bar on St. Helena Island in South Carolina resulted in the deaths of 4 people and injured at least 20 more.
Hundreds of people were present at Willie’s Bar and Grill when the incident occurred. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was reported shortly before 1 a.m. on October 12, 2025.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received multiple reports of a shooting that occurred at Willie’s Bar and Grill, 7 Dr. Upon arriving at the scene deputies made contact with a large crowd of people, several of which were suffering from gunshot wounds.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the mass shooting. The incident led to multiple victims and witnesses seeking shelter at nearby businesses and properties.
Author's summary: Mass shooting at South Carolina bar leaves 4 dead, 20 injured.