MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A Monroe man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Wingate man in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, officials announced Monday.
Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement and medical personnel responded to a shooting on Hartland Drive in Myrtle Beach, according to officials. Upon arrival, authorities found Jordan Drake, of Wingate, North Carolina, had been injured. Drake died from his injuries.
After the shooting, Mitchell Sykes, of Monroe, North Carolina, was arrested. He has been charged with one count of murder and another count of possessing a weapon during a violent crime.
As of Monday morning, Sykes remained in the Horry County Detention Center awaiting his first appearance in court.
Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshots of the suspects in this case because of the deadly nature of the incident.