Gunman fires from boat into North Carolina restaurant; multiple injured, suspect at large
White center-console boat pulled up to the Southport Yacht Basin marina and opened fire at the American Fish Company; shooter fled by water as authorities investigated.
A gunman aboard a white center-console boat opened fire on the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, injuring multiple people Saturday night, authorities said. The attack occurred between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on September 27, with witnesses reporting shots fired as the vessel pulled up to the marina near the restaurant before fleeing on the water.
The boat approached the Southport Yacht Basin marina and fired at the pub before speeding away. Emergency responders arrived to treat those injured, and police vehicles were seen at the scene as investigators secured the area.
Local officials issued an urgent warning for residents to avoid the area and to shelter in place while authorities conducted their work. A post on the city's Facebook page described an active shooter situation at the Southport Yacht Basin, reported injuries, and urged residents to report suspicious activity to 911.
As of early Sunday, authorities had not publicly identified a suspect or announced any arrests. Investigators said they were reviewing surveillance footage and pursuing leads as they work to determine who carried out the attack and why. The investigation remained ongoing, with officials providing limited information about potential motives or the exact number of victims.