North Carolina authorities have a « possible suspect » in custody after a gunman fired shots from a boat into a restaurant, killing three people and injuring at least six others in the Southport Yacht Basin on Saturday night.
The deadly shooting took place in Southport, North Carolina, at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday near the American Fish Company restaurant.
« There are reports of an active shooter in the Southport Yacht Basin, » the City of Southport posted on Facebook just before 10 p.m. EST.
Police confirmed to Fox News that a boat pulled up to the restaurant, fired multiple shots in its direction and then sped off.
ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORTED ON THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S COLUMBIA CAMPUS
Police said three people were killed and at least six were injured and are receiving treatment at local hospitals.
Southport Police Chief Todd Coring told reporters that a « possible suspect » had been taken into custody in the neighboring town of Oak Island after a brief manhunt.
« We don’t feel like there’s any additional threats to the community right now, » Coring said.
City officials were earlier urging residents to avoid the area, remain indoors and report suspicious activity to police.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said it is assisting the City of Southport Police Department along with the FBI, ATF and the District Attorney’s Office.
Southport is approximately 30 miles south of Wilmington. The Southport Yacht Basin has several bars and restaurants.
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