Horry County man faces no charges for killing North Myrtle Beach man. Prosecutor explains.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — A Longs homeowner who shot and killed an intruder this week will not face any charges because he acted in self-defense, the area’s top prosecutor said.

The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. Oct. 21 when 34-year-old Ryan Surujnauth entered at a home on Monaca Drive in Longs, according to a news release from the Horry County Coroner’s Office. The homeowner shot him multiple times. Surujnauth, who lived in North Myrtle Beach, died Oct. 22 at Grand Strand Medical Center.

The name of the homeowner hasn’t been released. The Post & Courier has requested the Horry County Police report from the case, but that hasn’t been provided yet.

However, Solicitor Jimmy Richardson said the evidence points to self-defense. He said the homeowner didn’t know Surujnauth.

“This guy did exactly what we would have all done,” Richardson said. “There’s not going to be any charges in that case.”