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.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.