Three people were killed and at least eight others were wounded Saturday night after a gunman opened fire from a boat outside a Southport waterfront bar, Southport police said.
Southport police said the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. at the American Fish Company. A boat briefly stopped near the bar before the suspect opened fire, striking guests before fleeing.
Around a half hour later, the U.S. Coast Guard spotted a man matching the suspect’s description at a public boat ramp in Oak Island. He was detained and turned over to local authorities.
Police identified the suspect as Nigel Max Edge. He is being held without bond and is expected to make his first court appearance Monday. The State Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the case.
The names of the victims have not yet been released.
(SOUTHPORT, NC) -- A very tragic night for the Town of Southport, NC. The NC SBI has been requested by the Southport Police Department and the Town of Oak Island to investigate a mass shooting. 3 people are confirmed dead, and 5 more are injured. The suspect, Nigel Max Edge,… pic.twitter.com/yVBcKcE8tJ
— NC SBI (@SBI1937) September 28, 2025