On April 11, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a large fight in the 1100 block of North Ocean Boulevard (between 10th and 12th Avenues North) at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Callers reported a fight involving multiple groups and one person brandishing a firearm. Officers arrived and secured the scene. No gunshots were fired and no injuries were reported.
Several individuals, including juveniles and adults, were detained. Three juveniles were taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Bystander video footage shows a chaotic scene with a crowd fighting as officers moved in. Clips depict officers tackling some people to the ground and shoving others, including multiple Black teenage girls, while making arrests. Some accounts state the girls were attacking the officers.
Social media posts have called for the involved officers to be fired. No elected officials or politicians have publicly advocated for firing the officers. As of April 14, 2026, no officers have been confirmed fired or disciplined. The department has not released bodycam footage. The investigation continues, and police have asked the public to submit any additional photos or videos. There is no ongoing threat to the community.
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