Numerous shots were fired from a passing boat into a dockside North Carolina restaurant on Saturday night in a shooting that left multiple people injured, according to reports.
Officials said the unidentified vessel pulled up to the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport Yacht Basin shortly before 10 p.m. and opened fire into the crowd of unsuspecting diners, according to the Star News.
The boat then took off with no suspects having been captured as of 10:30 p.m., according to City Manager Noah Saldo, the Star News reported.
Authorities declared an “active shooter” situation and warned all residents to stay in their homes and report any suspicious activity, according to a City of Southport Facebook post.
American Fish Company bills itself as one of Southport’s “favorite hangouts” and often features live music, including on Saturday when band “Bacon Grease” which was scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m., according to the restaurant’s Instagram page.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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