4 Myrtle Beach security officers hospitalized after brawl
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. July 10, 2021, Police are investigating after a large fight has left at least four security officers injured.
Police said that a large brawl erupted at Broadway at the Beach earlier this week, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
Broadway at the Beach is an entertainment area boasting restaurants, bars, excitement and fun.
A police report states the incident happened at around 2 a.m. Monday outside Senor Frogs.
Officers were called to the bar after reports of a large fight breaking out and when they arrived, officers came across a large crowd near the center fountain, and security officers running around chasing people.
There was a lot of chaos one officer said.
Police soon cleared out the scene and then learned that four security officers had been hurt during the incident.
One member of Broadway security was punched in the face and there was a visible injury to their right eye.
Another officer had visible injuries after being kicked in the head while on the ground.
A third security officer was knocked down and beat with their own duty belt, causing possible internal injuries.
The fourth security officer was feeling some chest pain due to anxiety from the situation they were in.
All four were admitted to a local hospital, police said.
Officers also noted reports of a man wearing a red hoodie and black mask running around the area with a firearm, but there were no direct witnesses seeing this.
As of this time, police have made no arrests and has provided no further information on the condition of the security officers.
