Summary
A shooting at a bar in Southport, North Carolina, left three people dead and five injured. The suspect, Nigel Edge, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly attacking from a boat. Authorities believe he acted alone and described the shooting as planned.
Key Facts
- The shooting happened at the American Fish Company bar.
- Three people died, and five were injured during the attack.
- The suspect drove his boat to the bar and opened fire.
- Nigel Edge was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
- The Coast Guard found Edge half an hour later loading his boat.
- Officials believe Edge acted alone in the shooting.
- The gun used was described as an assault rifle.
- The bar is temporarily closed following the incident.