Three dead, eight injured after gunfire from boat near North Carolina restaurant
Authorities say shots were fired from a boat at the American Fish Company in Southport; a person of interest is being questioned as a larger manhunt continues.
Three people were killed and eight others were injured Saturday night after a gunman fired from a boat toward a restaurant at the Southport Yacht Basin in North Carolina, authorities said.
A manhunt was underway and a person of interest was being questioned, authorities said. The shooting occurred at about 9:30 p.m. near the American Fish Company restaurant. The City of Southport posted on Facebook just before 10 p.m. EST that there were reports of an active shooter in the area. A boat pulled up to the restaurant, fired multiple shots in its direction and sped off, authorities said. The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said it is assisting the City of Southport Police Department along with multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county. Residents were urged to avoid the area and stay indoors.
Southport is a coastal town about 30 miles south of Wilmington, with a marina that hosts several bars and restaurants, including the American Fish Company. Authorities have not disclosed a motive or identified additional suspects. Investigators from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and multiple partner agencies remain on the case, and officials said updates would be released as information becomes available. Residents and visitors to the Southport area were urged to follow official guidance and stay tuned to local authorities for new information as the investigation continues. This is a developing story; more details are expected as they are confirmed.