An investigation is underway after a Myrtle Beach homeowner opened fire on a burglar Monday morning, according to police. The suspect escaped and is still on the loose.
Homeowner opens fire on burglar in Myrtle Beach
A report from Myrtle Beach police states officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of a burglary at a home on Beach Drive.
The victim told responding officers the suspect, who is listed in the report as a 15-year-old juvenile, was last seen heading southbound on Beach Drive.
According to police, the victim said he fired his revolver-style pistol at the suspect while he was outside.
The victim reported that he did not believe he wounded the suspect. Police said there was no blood trail present to indicate the suspect was shot.
Police conducted a security sweep of the house and found no other suspects inside. The report states the victim provided video surveillance footage from the home to authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
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The United States is ranked number one globally when it comes to gun ownership. Estimates show that there are anywhere from over 200 million to more than 350 million guns in the U.S.
Because of variances in regulations throughout the nation, it’s impossible to get exact numbers when it comes to the total number of guns in the nation and the number of guns in each state. However, the Pew Research Center has compiled data that is about as accurate as it gets.
According to the Pew Research Center, the southern United States has the highest amount of gun owners, with about 36% of residents living in this region owning a gun.
According to one source, more than 44% of South Carolina citizens own a firearm. Maybe the burglars should find a new line of work before they end up in the morgue.