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Longs man killed in shooting, authorities say

Adam Benson

October 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 21-year-old Longs man died Saturday afternoon after being shot in the area of Castlers Heights Road, authorities said.

Mikell Lance died at a local hospital shortly after the incident, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said Sunday. The incident happened just before 2:15 p.m.

No further details were immediately available. Anyone with information is asked call (843) 915-8477.

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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.

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