Three Killed, Five Injured in Southport Bar Shooting; Suspect in Custody
A gunman opened fire from a boat at a Southport, N.C., bar, resulting in three deaths and five injuries. The suspect, Nigel Edge, has been arrested and faces multiple charges.
On Saturday night, a shooting at the American Fish Company, a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, resulted in three fatalities and five injuries. The assailant, identified as 41-year-old Nigel Edge, approached the venue by boat and opened fire from the water.
Following the attack, Edge fled the scene via the Intracoastal Waterway. Approximately 30 minutes later, the Coast Guard observed an individual matching the shooter's description loading a boat at a public ramp, leading to Edge's arrest. He faces charges including first-degree murder.
Southport Police Chief Todd Coring stated that the attack appeared premeditated. District Attorney Jon David noted that many victims were visitors to the area, with one individual in critical condition. David also mentioned that Edge was known to law enforcement but had no significant prior offenses indicating such violent behavior.
The American Fish Company has announced an indefinite closure in response to the incident. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
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