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.