Suspect Arrested Following Seven Hour Standoff

The incident unfolded at a home in the area of Morris Road and Highway 905 in Conway.

One man was detained following a seven hour standoff in Horry County.

The incident unfolded around midnight Wednesday at a home in the area of Morris Road and Highway 905 in Conway.

Police responded to the area on reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, the man began firing at law enforcement as well.

Around 6am, the suspect was still refusing to come out of the home and SWAT was on scene and drones were in use. Around 6:35am, the man was officially taken into custody.

During the situation, people in nearby homes were evacuated for their safety. The suspect’s identity has not been publicly released at this time and charges are unclear.

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