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Former Marine Arrested in Premeditated Boat Shooting Rampage

9/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Three were killed and at least five injured in the September 27, 2025 mass shooting.
Nigel Max Edge, 40, a former Marine with PTSD, was arrested and faces three counts of first-degree murder.
Edge fired from a boat with a short-barrel AR rifle and fled to Oak Island.
Southport Police Chief Todd Coring described the attack as highly premeditated.

History

Historical Context

The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which claimed 26 lives, ignited intense national discussions on gun control. Annually, over 30,000 Americans die from gun violence, highlighting a persistent crisis. The recent mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama, reflects ongoing challenges related to mental health and firearm access, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive gun reform in the United States.

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Story summary

Three were killed and at least five injured in the September 27, 2025 mass shooting.
Nigel Max Edge, 40, a former Marine with PTSD, was arrested and faces three counts of first-degree murder.
Edge fired from a boat with a short-barrel AR rifle and fled to Oak Island.
Southport Police Chief Todd Coring described the attack as highly premeditated.

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