Judge denies bond reduction for man charged in shots near Myrtle Beach LGBTQ nightclub

WMBF News reports that MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A judge on Thursday denied a request to lower the bond for the first man charged under Myrtle Beach’s hate intimidation ordinance.

Tonya Root, a spokesperson for the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, said the state opposed the bond motion for Timothy Truett Jr., 37, of Clover.

Jail records show his bond remains at more than $312,000, roughly where it stood after his arrest in April.

Truett is charged with hate intimidation, among other charges, in connection with the shots fired at Pulse Ultra Club, an LGBTQ nightclub.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspect in shots fired near Myrtle Beach LGBTQ club first charged under hate intimidation ordinance On April 1, Myrtle Beach police officers responded at 10:57 a.m.

to the 2700 block of South Kings Highway after a report of a weapon discharge.