North Carolina: A mass shooting at a beachside restaurant in North Carolina has left three dead and several others injured, creating panic in the local community. Authorities reported that an unidentified gunman opened fire from a boat while diners were inside the establishment. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and their identities are yet to be confirmed.
Emergency responders, including local police and medical teams, arrived promptly to provide aid and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. The gunman fled the scene in the boat, prompting authorities to launch a coordinated search operation with coastal security units to apprehend the suspect.
Active Shooter Southport NC
3 dead
2 airlifted
Multiple other injuriesshooting dinner patrons from boat in the Cape Fear River
Alleged suspect is former military and a local resident, and in custody of USCG
Suspects name is Nigel Edge @samtripoli @MonicaPerezShow @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/KjCBZQOTwa
— Andrew Peterson (@DrewsUnderwater) September 28, 2025
Investigators are looking into possible motives, including personal disputes or other underlying causes, while the exact reason for the attack remains unclear. In response, security along North Carolina’s coastline has been tightened to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents.