Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

September 28, 2025

A shooter killed three people and injured several others after firing from a boat outside the American Fish Company at Southport Yacht Basin in North Carolina on Saturday evening around 21:30 local time. The attacker fled by boat but was apprehended approximately 30 minutes later by the US Coast Guard in Oak Island, about 12 miles from the scene. Southport Police Chief Todd Coring described the event as "a very tragic night" for their small community of under 4,000 people, where "everybody knows everybody.

Who is affected

Three deceased individuals (not yet identified by police)
Several injured people (possibly six, according to Chief Coring)
Patrons at the American Fish Company waterfront bar
The small community of Southport, North Carolina (population under 4,000)
Local residents who were urged to remain in their homes

What action is being taken

An active shooter investigation is ongoing
Injured victims are being treated in hospital
The suspect is in custody after being arrested by the US Coast Guard
Local officials are managing the aftermath of the shooting incident

Why it matters

The shooting resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries in a small community
The incident represents a significant tragedy for the close-knit town where "everybody knows everybody"
The attack targeted a crowded public venue, raising concerns about public safety
The method of attack (from a boat at a waterfront location) demonstrates an unusual approach that complicated immediate apprehension

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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