New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- A mass shooting at a crowded bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred at Willie's Bar and Grill, where a large crowd had gathered at the time of the attack.

"Multiple victims and witnesses ran to the nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gun shots," the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on X, the social media platform.

"This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones," the statement added.

Four people were found dead at the scene, and a...