Timothy James Tuett (J. Reuben Long Detention Center)
A man was arrested on suspicion of shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last Wednesday (April 1).
Fortunately, there were no injuries from the gunfire. Wist.
Police said 37-year-old Timothy James Tuett opened fire outside the Pulse Ultra Club, shattering the back seat window and windshield of a car owned by the venue’s owner.
Authorities then reportedly stopped a vehicle driven by Tuyet, who matched surveillance footage of the incident, and recovered a firearm and shell casings from the vehicle.
Club owner Ken Phillips told WIST his main concern remains the safety of patrons. “My number one concern has been and continues to be the safety of our community and customers. [The shooting has] I have great concerns about how far people will go. ”
Investigators have not released a motive, but Tuyet faces charges including possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging a firearm into a dwelling, criminal damage to property and hate threats.
The case marks the first time Myrtle Beach’s hate threats law has been applied since its introduction in 2024.
As of this writing, Tuyette is currently being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on $312,174 bail.
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