Crime
Southport mass shooting victims identified
Southport, NC – On Saturday, September 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the Southport Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired with several victims injured at the American Fish Company, located at 150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport, NC.
According to preliminary findings, a boat occupied by a single individual approached the venue and opened fire, striking multiple patrons.
Despite the swift response of emergency personnel, three victims sustained fatal injuries.
They have been identified as follows:
- Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, VA
- Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport, NC
- Michael Durbin, 56, of Galena, OH
Authorities ask the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families as they grieve this tragic loss.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional updates will be provided by the City of Southport as more information becomes available.
The Southport Police Department extends its gratitude to the community for the support and cooperation shown since this tragedy.
Anyone who was present at American Fish Company on Friday, September 26, or Saturday, September 27, 2025, and who may have relevant information, photos, or videos is urged to contact the Southport Police Department at (910) 457-7911.
The suspect, identified as Nigel Max Edge, has been arrested and formally charged with the following offenses:
- Three counts of first-degree murder
- Five counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Five counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury
A probable cause hearing has been scheduled for October 13, 2025, at the Brunswick County Courthouse.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.