North Carolina Teen Arrested in Connection with Watson Avenue Shooting
LITTLE RIVER, SC —Authorities have taken a 16-year-old male from North Carolina into custody in connection with the Watson Avenue shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Little River, South Carolina. The arrest marks a significant development in an incident that shook the local community and left several individuals injured.
According to law enforcement, the juvenile suspect now faces a series of serious charges, including:
- Eight counts of attempted murder
- Possession of a weapon by a person prohibited by law
- Possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime
The teen is being transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, where he will be held as the judicial process proceeds. Due to his age, his identity is protected under state law, and authorities are not releasing further personal information at this time.
The shooting unfolded in a residential area on Watson Avenue, prompting an emergency response and a sweeping investigation by the Horry County Police Department. While full details surrounding the motive remain under investigation, officials have confirmed that multiple individuals were targeted, and it is fortunate that no lives were lost in what could have been a far more devastating incident.
“This kind of reckless violence has no place in our communities,” said a spokesperson for the department. “We are grateful for the cooperation of witnesses and partner agencies in helping us move quickly toward holding those responsible accountable.”
At this stage, investigators are working to determine whether others may have been involved, and they continue to urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers or directly to the Horry County Police Department.
The community remains on edge but hopeful that justice is being pursued. Residents have expressed concern over rising youth violence and are calling for more preventative efforts to reach at-risk teens before tragedies like this occur.
As the legal proceedings move forward, authorities are reminding the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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