Gunfire at North Carolina, 3 Dead

A tragic shooting occurred on Saturday night at a coastal bar in Southport, North Carolina, when a gunman opened fire from a boat. Officials confirmed that three people were killed and at least eight others were injured in the attack.

Police have taken a person of interest into custody for questioning as the investigation continues. Authorities urged locals to stay away from the area until it is declared safe.

The incident has shaken the small waterfront town, located about 30 miles south of Wilmington. It also adds to the growing list of mass shootings in the United States this year, in public spaces once considered safe.