Shawon Shamarion Williams, 19, has been taken into custody in Lake County, Illinois, in relation to the Watson Avenue shooting incident. 

He is expected to be charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for his involvement in the Little River Boat Party Shooting.

CASE UPDATE 5/29/25 – WATSON AVENUE SHOOTING

Little River Party Boat Incident Update

Williams is expected to be charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. 

Once charged, Williams will be extradited back to Horry County. 

Other individuals could be charged as the investigation continues of the Little River Party Boat incident.

HCPD continues to encourage anyone with information or materials relevant to the Little River Party Boat investigation to reach out via the crime tip line at 843-915-8477 or [email protected] 

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Mikayla Moskov | Director of Public Information
Horry County Government
Public Information Office