Dockside shooting at NC restaurant injures several; suspect flees on boat
Unidentified vessel fires on diners at the American Fish Company in Southport Yacht Basin; the boat fled and no arrests were reported by 10:30 p.m., officials say.
A shooting at a dockside North Carolina restaurant left multiple people injured Saturday night when a passing boat opened fire on diners at the American Fish Company in the Southport Yacht Basin. Authorities described the incident as sudden and chaotic, with shots fired from a vessel that pulled up to the restaurant just before 10 p.m.
The unidentified boat fired into the crowd and then departed the scene, according to the Star News, with no suspects in custody as of about 10:30 p.m. City Manager Noah Saldo confirmed that update to the Star News, saying investigators were working to determine who was aboard the vessel and why the attack occurred. The Star News report noted that the incident occurred at the dockside dining area within the Southport Yacht Basin.
The investigation was ongoing late Saturday night, with local police and other authorities reviewing surveillance video and speaking with witnesses. Officials did not release a potential motive, and no arrests had been reported by the update time. The scene remained under investigation as responders treated wounded diners and secured the area.
The Southport community and surrounding Brunswick County authorities were gathering details as more information became available. The shooting marks a violent incident at a waterfront dining venue, and investigators emphasized the importance of preserving evidence and identifying all people involved in the attack.
Updating information remained pending, with officials indicating that additional details would be released as they were verified. This is a developing story; follow local outlets for further updates as authorities provide new information.
