what happened in south port nc

On Saturday night, September 27, 2025, in Southport, North Carolina, a gunman named Nigel Max Edge opened fire from a boat at the American Fish Company, a waterfront bar and live music venue. This highly premeditated attack resulted in three people being killed and five others injured. The gunman fired from a boat docked alongside the bar and then fled via the Intracoastal Waterway. He was later apprehended near Oak Island by the U.S. Coast Guard and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted murder, and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The victims included several visitors to the town, and the shooting deeply shocked the small community of about 4,000 residents. Authorities believe the shooter acted alone, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The incident has prompted calls for witnesses to come forward with any information or footage from that night.