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Myrtle Beach Today
By the People, for the People
SC man charged with hate intimidation after shots fired outside LGBTQ nightclub
Authorities say no one was injured in the incident at Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach
Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:35pm
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The aftermath of a targeted shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Myrtle Beach exposes the vulnerability of queer-affirming spaces.Myrtle Beach TodayA 37-year-old man from Clover, South Carolina has been charged with multiple crimes, including hate intimidation, after allegedly firing shots outside an LGBTQ nightclub in Myrtle Beach. The owner of the club, Pulse Ultra Club, said the incident was 'very scary' and 'very intimidating' but that no one was injured.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges LGBTQ individuals and businesses face in terms of safety and security, as well as the importance of hate crime laws in protecting vulnerable communities from targeted violence.
The details
According to police, the shooting began just before 11 a.m. on April 1 outside Pulse Ultra Club. The club's owner, Ken Phillips, said he was in the office when he heard the shots and then discovered his car's back window and windshield had been shattered. Police later stopped a vehicle they believed was involved and detained one person, Timothy James Truett Jr., who has been charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, discharging a firearm into a dwelling, discharging a firearm within the city, damaging property, and hate intimidation.
- The shooting began just before 11 a.m. on April 1.
- Shortly before 2:45 p.m. on April 1, police announced they had stopped a vehicle they believed was involved and detained one person.
The players
Timothy James Truett Jr.
A 37-year-old man from Clover, South Carolina who has been charged with multiple crimes, including hate intimidation, in relation to the shooting incident.
Ken Phillips
The owner of Pulse Ultra Club, the LGBTQ nightclub where the shooting took place.
Pulse Ultra Club
An LGBTQ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where the shooting incident occurred.
What they’re saying
“It was very scary, very intimidating. I don't really know what to think about it right now. I'm still trying to process what happened and why it happened.”
— Ken Phillips, Owner, Pulse Ultra Club
What’s next
Timothy James Truett Jr. is scheduled to appear in court on April 10 for a bail hearing.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing threats and violence that LGBTQ individuals and businesses continue to face, underscoring the importance of strong hate crime laws and community vigilance in promoting safety and inclusion for all.
