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.