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Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

Summary

A shooter killed three people and injured several others at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina. The attacker fired from a boat and then escaped on the water before being arrested by the Coast Guard. The police have not released the suspect's identity or the names of the victims.

Key Facts

  • Three people died and several were injured in a shooting at a bar in Southport, North Carolina.
  • The shooter fired from a boat at the American Fish Company bar.
  • The attack occurred on a Saturday evening around 9:30 PM local time.
  • The shooter fled towards the Intracoastal Waterway but was caught by the Coast Guard.
  • The suspect's identity has not been made public.
  • About six people were injured and are being treated in the hospital.
  • Police urged locals to stay indoors during the investigation.
  • Southport is a small town with a population of just under 4,000 people.

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