Nigel Max Edge Charged with Murder After Southport Waterfront Bar Shooting Kills 3

On a peaceful Saturday evening, the tranquility of the American Fish Company waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, was shattered by a mass shooting.

“A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded SOUTHPORT, N”

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The suspect, identified as Nigel Max Edge, a 40-year-old former Marine, allegedly opened fire from a boat, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.

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The attack occurred around 9:30 p.m., and Edge was apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after the incident.

Authorities have charged him with three counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted first-degree murder.

The shooting has left the small, close-knit community in shock, as it is known for its peaceful waterfront and live music scene.

The suspect, Nigel Max Edge, is a former Marine with a complex history.

He served in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iraq, and is also a published author of a war memoir.

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Edge reportedly suffers from PTSD, although this claim has not been independently verified.

His legal history includes multiple lawsuits against the Oak Island police and town, indicating a contentious relationship with local authorities.

Despite being known to law enforcement, Edge had no significant criminal record prior to this incident.

The attack has been described by police as highly premeditated and targeted, with Edge acting alone.

“A lone gunman killed three people and injured five others at a packed North Carolina waterfront bar late Saturday in what police described as a “highly premeditated” attack”

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He allegedly used a short-barrel AR rifle equipped with a suppressor, folding stock, and scope to carry out the shooting.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have not released the identities of the victims.

The incident has prompted a multi-agency investigation, with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard involved in gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

The community of Southport is grappling with the aftermath of the shooting, which has disrupted the town's sense of safety.

Local officials have expressed condolences and assured residents that there is no ongoing threat.

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The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of gun violence in the United States, with some sources highlighting the frequency of mass shootings.

The North Carolina Governor has pledged state support to assist the community in recovering from the tragedy.