A 37-year-old man faces charges for shooting outside a gay nightclub. This happened in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Timothy James Truett allegedly opened fire outside Pulse Ultra Club on April 1st. The hate intimidation charge is historic and unprecedented. This is the first time this law has been used.

The charge marks an important moment for Myrtle Beach city. The hate intimidation law existed before in the code. But this is the first time a prosecutor has actually used it. This shows how seriously the prosecution takes this case.

Few details about the shooting have been released yet. It is unclear if anyone was injured. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing. Truett is currently detained awaiting further court dates.

This case is remarkable because it shows how local hate crime laws work. Many cities have similar laws on the books. But they don't always enforce them properly. This charge shows Myrtle Beach will now actively use this law.