At least three killed in shooting from boat at North Carolina restaurant
Police said seven people had been shot, three of whom were pronounced dead at the scene
A gunman opened fire from a boat at a waterfront restaurant in North Carolina on Saturday night, killing at least three people and wounding several others before fleeing, local officials said.
The incident occurred at about 9:30 pm at the American Fish Company, a bar and restaurant in the Southport Yacht Basin, roughly 20 miles south of Wilmington, reports NDTV.
City Manager Noah Saldo said a boat pulled up to the restaurant and shots were fired into the crowd before it sped away.
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"Several people were taken to the hospital," Saldo said, adding that the numbers could change as emergency crews continued to respond.
Police said seven people had been shot, three of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The others were taken to local hospitals, but no details on their conditions were immediately available.
The City of Southport urged residents to avoid the area, remain indoors and report any suspicious activity to 911.
"Avoid the area and remain in your homes. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to 911," the city said in a public statement.
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said it was assisting Southport police, along with other law enforcement agencies.
"The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is assisting the City of Southport Police Department, 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," the sheriff's office said.
Authorities have not released information on the suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.
