ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — It started as a local high school alumni reunion event at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, but soon, a fun time would erupt into a mass of shots ringing through the air, causing panic and chaos and lives to be taken.

“It was like a rapid fire. Rapid fire. Like bow bow bow bow bow,” said an employee of Willie’s Bar and Grill, who wishes to remain anonymous.

Employees replayed the terrifying events that transpired last night to WSAV.

Once shots rang out, employees said it became “total chaos”.

“You know, people were running into the kitchen. They were hollering ‘they shooting’. I said where, and they said outside. So, everybody ran to the back door. Everybody was panicking. They didn't know what to do,” the employee said.

Shots were fired out

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