ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. — Authorities on Monday disclosed the names of four victims from a mass shooting over the weekend at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. This tragic incident has left the local community devastated, with at least 20 others suffering injuries.
On Sunday evening, the shooting unfolded in a packed bar during an alumni gathering for Battery Creek High School, drawing a large crowd from the surrounding area. The deceased were identified as Kashawn Glaze, 22, Chiraad Smalls, 33, Amos Gary, 54, and A’shan’tek Milledge, 22.
In the wake of the shooting, flowers and candles have been placed outside the venue to honor the victims. Local authorities continue to investigate, describing their efforts as crucial for community support in identifying potential suspects.
Willie’s Bar is known for its Gullah-inspired cuisine and prides itself as a community hub dedicated to uplifting local youth and families. Bar owner Willie Turral expressed the emotional weight of this tragedy on the business and community, highlighting how collective grief weighs on his role.
This shooting reflects a larger conversation surrounding gun violence in America, as efforts to curb such incidents remain a pressing concern for community leaders.
