HCPD Are Searching For Man Involved In Socastee Shooting Incident

The Horry County Police Department is still searching for the suspect involved in Socastee Shooting

The Horry County Police Department is still searching for the suspect in the shooting incident that occurred in the Socastee area over the weekend.

Saturday’s incident took place near Amberfield Subdivision off of Dick Pond Road. The victim was on their way to a friends house when the suspect blocked the road and pointed a gun at him through the window of his vehicle. No shots were fired and the victim was able to leave the area and call 911.

A K-9 was brought to the scene and led officers to the suspect’s home where he took off in a Chevy Malibu. A short period after, witnesses said a person who fit the suspect description was seen getting into a dark colored Mercedes.

A search was on going when the vehicle was found, a traffic stop was conducted, the vehicle refused to stop leading officers on a chase that ended at Waccamaw Blvd and Dick Scobee Rd.

The suspect was not in the vehicle and an investigation is still ongoing.