ST. HELENA ISLAND, SC. (WTOC) - A heartbroken owner and staff are left picking up the pieces after what was supposed to be a fun night, turned tragic when gunfire rang out outside of Willie’s Bar and Grill.

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The owner Willie Turral was very emotional when telling us about Saturday night’s events, he says the bar was hosting Battery Creek High School’s alumni weekend and everyone was having a good time then the shots rang out.

SEE: Beaufort County School District releases statement following mass shooting at St. Helena bar

“I heard that the shots and it was scary from the inside you know what I mean like you could just tell the rapid succession of shots like it wasn’t a standard weapon like that,” said Turral.

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