6 hurt in Southport released from hospital as city continues to mourn mass shooting

Those injured in the shooting at a Southport waterfront pub have been released from the hospital.

2025-10-03

Southport officials released an updated list of six people who were hurt in the ordeal on Friday, six days after a man allegedly went by on a boat and opened fire at American Fish Company. Three of the injured were from nearby Oak Island.

Their names are:

• Jackson Schurtz, 38, Afton, Virginia

• William Parent, 64, Oak Island, North Carolina

• John Barlow, 63, Amityville, New York

• Lauren Buscher, 54, Wheaton, Illinois

• Thomas Lafferty, 58, Oak Island, North Carolina

• Tammy Hirt-Huff, 59, Oak Island, North Carolina

Three people were killed in the shooting, including Southport resident Joy Rogers. Michael Durbin, from Ohio, and Solomon Banjo, from Virginia, also died.

Investigators are still combing through evidence. 

City officials commended the bravery of those nearby who stepped in to help the injured and get others away to safety. 

As the city continues to absorb the shock of the shooting, there will be a heavier police presence in the waterfront and yacht basin areas through October.

"We are working around the clock with our local, state and federal partners to determine the motive and uncover all the facts," said Southport Police Chief Todd Coring. "We will provide updates as they become available."

In an email, a city spokesperson said they appreciate the continued support and cooperation from community members in the days since the shooting.

Nigel Edge, who was on a boat when he allegedly opened fire, was arrested and faces charges. Edge lives in Oak Island, served in the military and is said to suffer from PTSD.

The act was "highly premeditated," according to investigators, and the pub was said to be targeted. A motive for the shooting is not known.

A vigil is planned at the Southport waterfront on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

If you were at American Fish Company on Friday, Sept. 26, or Saturday, Sept. 27, you're asked to call Southport Police Department to share any information, including videos or pictures, at 910-457-7911.