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Gunfire at Myrtle Beach Club Sparks First Hate Crime Charge

4/6/2026

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Timothy James Truett, 37, has been charged with assault, weapon possession during a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into a dwelling after firing at Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, prompting the first use of a local hate crime ordinance enacted in 2024.
Advocacy groups warn of threats to LGBTQ+ venues amid rising political attacks on rights.

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Story summary

Timothy James Truett, 37, has been charged with assault, weapon possession during a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into a dwelling after firing at Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, prompting the first use of a local hate crime ordinance enacted in 2024.
Advocacy groups warn of threats to LGBTQ+ venues amid rising political attacks on rights.