what happened in southport

In Southport, North Carolina, on the night of Saturday, September 27, 2025, a shooting incident occurred at the American Fish Company, a popular waterfront bar. A gunman on a boat pulled up to the dock and opened fire on the crowd, killing three people and injuring at least eight others. The shooter then fled the scene by boat, but was later detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at Oak Island about 30 minutes after the shooting. The suspect is in custody and charged with multiple counts including murder and attempted murder. Authorities have assured that there is no known further credible threat to the public, but they advised residents to stay indoors as the investigation continues. The identities of the victims have not been released yet, and the motive remains under investigation.