3 dead, at least 6 injured in shooting at American Fish Company in Southport
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — A spokeswoman with the City of Southport confirms 3 people were killed and at least 6 were injured in a shooting Saturday night.
Officials said shots were fired around 9:30 p.m. and 911 calls began to come in shortly thereafter.
ChyAnn Ketchum, Southport’s Public Information Officer, said a boat came up to American Fish Company on Yacht Basin Drive, paused and then opened fired on people at the outdoor bar before heading up the Intracoastal Waterway towards Oak Island.
According to an email from the Town of Oak Island, shortly after 10 p.m. the US Coast Guard saw a person matching the shooter’s description loading their boat at the public boat ramp at NE 55th Street in Oak Island.
The Town of Oak Island said the Coast Guard crew initially detained this person.
Officials with the City of Southport said one person of interest is in custody, and added there is no active threat to the community.
Multiple agencies responded to the shooting including Southport Police, Southport Fire, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, NC State Bureau of Investigation, ATF, and the DA’s Office.
This is a developing story. We’ll provide more details as they become available.
