The incident, which was captured on video and spread widely on social media, occurred near Chicora Community Park on Calvert Street. Police said the event had been held in the same location for approximately 10 years without incident.
According to police, a neighborhood block party had been permitted by the city of North Charleston in advance of the holiday.
Earlier in the day, police leadership met with event organizers to discuss the event, including traffic and parking plans to ensure emergency vehicles could safely access the area if needed.
