Patricia Britt Dies in Fatal Dillon County Shooting Dillon County, SC – A tragic shooting incident unfolded on Thursday at the iconic tourist attraction South of the Border, leaving 61-year-old Patricia Britt of Marlboro County dead, authorities confirmed.Emergency responders and Dillon County deputies
were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple calls reporting gunfire at the well-known roadside landmark, which sits just south of the North Carolina border along Interstate 95. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Britt suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim, identified as Patricia Britt, was known to many in her Marlboro County community as a kind-hearted and dependable woman. Friends and relatives say she was visiting South of the Border at the time of the incident, though it remains unclear if she was targeted or caught in the crossfire. Details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), has launched a full investigation into the fatal event. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in an effort to piece together the moments leading up to the shooting.
No suspects have been publicly identified at this time, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.The violent incident has shocked both locals and tourists alike, as South of the Border has long been considered a quirky, family-friendly stopover for travelers.
The management of the establishment has expressed condolences to Britt’s family and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.As the community mourns the loss of Patricia Britt, officials continue their search for answers and justice in the wake of this senseless act of violence.
