Timothy Yates dies in fatal Longs shooting.

Timothy Yates dies in fatal Longs shooting.

Fatal Longs shooting death of Timothy Yates.

Investigators were dispatched to Plantation Drive just after midnight on Sunday morning, responding to a disturbance call. Their search inside the vehicle uncovered a tragic scene. The 39-year-old resident of the area, Timothy Yates, was found dead, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Deputies from the Horry County Sheriff’s Office secured the scene and began their preliminary examination. They confirmed that the fatal injuries were consistent with a firearms incident. The coroner’s office was subsequently notified, and Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard was assigned to lead the official investigation.

According to reports, Mr. Yates had been residing in Longs, which is part of Horry County. The specific details surrounding the incident, including any potential motives or involved parties, remain under investigation. Authorities are actively seeking additional information to understand the events that led to this devastating loss of life.