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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. --A Parkersburg man died last week as a result of being shot while in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Media outlets in Myrtle Beach reported Joshua Wilson, 40, died from his injuries on Sunday, citing officials from the Horry County Coroner's Office. Media reported Quentin Ahmad Jean, 35, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested in the incident.
Myrtle Beach Police on Tuesday confirmed Wilson had died and Jean was arrested in relation to the incident.
On their Facebook page, the Myrtle Beach Police Department reported a shooting incident occurred around 1 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, near Highway 501 and Broadway Street.
Officers working in the area heard several gunshots, according to the department Facebook post. While headed that way, officers located a vehicle collision near Eighth Avenue North and Kings Highway. Officers checked the driver, who had multiple apparent gunshot wounds. The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Officers located the vehicle involved by utilizing the city cameras, and Jean was taken into custody immediately following the shooting incident, according to the Facebook post.
Jean was initially charged with one count of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The department upgraded the attempted murder charge to murder after the victim passed away Sunday, according to the Facebook post.