A 37-year-old man faces charges over a shooting outside a gay nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Timothy James Truett allegedly opened fire outside Pulse Ultra Club on 1 April. The 'hate intimidation' charge is historic. It's the first time this ordinance has been used.

The charge marks an important moment for Myrtle Beach. The 'hate intimidation' ordinance was already law. However, this is the first time prosecutors have actually applied it. This shows how seriously the prosecution takes this case.

Few details about the shooting have been released yet. It's unclear if anyone was injured. Investigations are ongoing. Truett remains in custody awaiting further court hearings.

This case is remarkable because it shows how local hate crime laws work. Many cities have similar ordinances. However, they don't always use them. This charge shows Myrtle Beach now actively enforces this law.