Victim shot at Socastee-area car wash driven to restaurant, police say

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One person was hurt after a shooting at a car wash in the Socastee area on Thursday.

The Horry County Police Department said the incident happened at around 1:45 p.m. at 5609 Bay Road, located off Highway 707. A Google search matches the location to Bay Road Car Wash.

Police said the victim was then driven by an acquaintance to a nearby Sonic Drive-In at 9704 Highway 707, before being taken to a hospital.

Law enforcement vehicles were seen at both locations by a WMBF News crew at the scene.

The HCPD also said it is searching for a vehicle and an unknown male suspect believed to be involved.

Anyone with information is asked to call the HCPD at 843-915-8477.

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