Watch: Officials hold press conference after six shot on Isle of Palms

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Six people were shot Friday evening on the Isle of Palms, according to city officials.

IOP said that the incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on the beach behind the Sea Cabins near 1140 Ocean Boulevard.

Officials said that a large group was gathered on the beach under the pier for senior skip day. Several altercations took place and shots rang out.

IOPPD said that most of the victims were teens, and a few victims were adults.

Several people were detained on weapons charges.

IOPPD shut down the beach all the way to the County Park.

Several agencies are on scene assisting with the investigation, including the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, North Charleston Police Department, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Pleasant Police Department, Sullivan’s Island Police Department, and more. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and FBI have also offered assistance.

Editor’s note: This story is breaking and will be updated.