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North Carolina authorities reported an “unknown number of injuries” following gunfire at American Fish Company At least three people were killed and eight others injured, according to North Carolina authorities
US law enforcement is responding to an active shooter incident in Southport, North Carolina. Authorities reported an unknown number of injuries after shots were fired into a waterfront restaurant on Saturday night. A sail-by shooting at a waterfront fish restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday night left three people dead and eight others injured, officials said.
The City of Southport issued a notice at 9:53pm local time warning of gunfire in the yacht basin area. The City of Southport issued a notice at 9:53pm local time warning of gunfire in the yacht basin area. “There is an unknown number of injuries. Avoid the area and remain in your homes. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to 911,” the post read.
“There is an unknown number of injuries. Avoid the area and remain in your homes. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to 911,” the post read.
City Manager Noah Saldo told WECT that a vessel approached the American Fish Company restaurant and opened fire on people gathered there before fleeing the scene.City Manager Noah Saldo told WECT that a vessel approached the American Fish Company restaurant and opened fire on people gathered there before fleeing the scene.
“Several people were taken to the hospital,” he said, adding that as of 10:30pm, the suspect had not been captured. The shooting resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries, according to the city’s public information officer, ChyAnn Ketchum.
Police and emergency services remained at the waterfront late Saturday. Officials have not provided details on the number of victims or their conditions. BREAKING: At least 9 people shot, 3 killed, after active shooter from boat opened fire at Southport, North Carolina restaurant. - The Blaze pic.twitter.com/5oGWkiE5Gs
Police and emergency services remained at the waterfront late Saturday. Authorities said a person of interest had been detained and was being questioned.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said it was assisting Southport police “along with multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county.”
“Please keep all those affected, as well as our first responders, in your thoughts and prayers,” it added.
Southport, a city of just over 4,100 residents, lies about 160 miles southeast of Raleigh and 32 miles south of Wilmington. The yacht basin sits on the Cape Fear River and is home to several riverfront restaurants. American Fish Co. describes itself as the town’s “best waterfront pub” and had live music scheduled on its dock Saturday night.