NC, Southport, reports of a mass shooting at Southport Yacht Basin, September 27th 2025.

[vls12345]

'This is terrible’: Bald Head Island Ferry riders duck as Southport shooting unfolded - WWAYTV3

As the Southport and Oak Island areas continue to put pieces together following the devastating mass shooting last night, WWAY received video from a Southport local during the shooting.

www.wwaytv3.com

 

[Knox]

He took a shot to the head during wartime. So he is not really himself these days. He should not have had a weapon and I am not sure how he obtained them. We have to get that under control.

But I am not going to question his mental health issues because it is obvious that he had some very traumatic brain injuries plus traumatic experiences. imo

Did he have any family or other support system?

 

[MerBeach]

This guy was a walking, talking, red flag. Totally out of his mind.

North Carolina has no red flag law though, and sadly, he’s the poster child for something like that.

No red flag laws?!

 

[vls12345]

Did he have any family or other support system?

I don't know but he was including his parents in his lawsuits, accusing them of crazy things (like everything else in his lawsuits). IMO.

More details in a post earlier in this thread:

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Yesterday at 12:38 PM

What's up with his 2 names??

I don't know. But, here is one of the court documents of his. He names his parents as defendants & has a footnote saying, "Exhibits attached to the complaint suggest defendants William DeBevoise and Sandra DeBevoise executed a birth certificate identifying plaintiff as “Sean William DeBevoise.”

https://cases.justia.com/federal/di...e/7:2024cv01086/214391/93/0.pdf?ts=1741956735

STATEMENT OF ALLEGED FACTS
In sum, plaintiff alleges a wide-ranging conspiracy among the various defendants
originating with, inter...

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I don't know if he has other significant people in his life.

 

[Sillybilly]

No red flag laws?!

Not sure what may or may not have been documented related to his mental health history.,

Someone else may be able to locate info from a more governmental agency, but a quick search brings this up for North Carolina.

from: North Carolina

Mental Health Record Reporting​

Requires or allows officials to report prohibiting records into the background check system

Are officials required to report, or merely allowed to do so?

Required

 

[rsteen]

He took a shot to the head during wartime. So he is not really himself these days. He should not have had a weapon and I am not sure how he obtained them. We have to get that under control.

But I am not going to question his mental health issues because it is obvious that he had some very traumatic brain injuries plus traumatic experiences. imo

A severe TBI can cause personality changes, cognitive, psychological or behavioral symptoms. Based on the content of his lawsuit, he probably lacked insight into his condition, and therefore wasn't seeking treatment or voluntarily giving up his firearms.

 

[Justice101]

Do we know at this point if it was a legally purchased gun (although someone with paranoid schizophrenia should not be allowed to own any gun? JMO

By the way, I have eaten at Provisions Restaurant on the deck 2 or 3 times which is only a couple of places down from where this shooting occurred.

It is the most peaceful and happy area I can think of. And this guy shattered that!

 

[Justice101]

Here is the suspect's home on Oak Island (Google Maps) ..

Other than the cow skull on the pallets in the center, it looks normal....

 

[vls12345]

NC shooting suspect was country star’s date at an awards show, sued her

He's accused of killing three people and injuring five in the mass attack.

www.syracuse.com

 

[vls12345]

Do we know what time NE's court appearance is today?

 

[vls12345]

Southport mass shooting suspect makes first court appearance

He appeared via video link in court on Monday following his arrest and charges related to the Saturday mass shooting.

www.wect.com

David said in court that the shooting was “premeditated”. He stated that Edge was observed docking his boat at the same location on Friday night with the lights off. Later, another boat arrived, and Edge turned his lights on before leaving. David noted that his office believed Edge initially intended to carry out the act on Friday but was interrupted.

It was also revealed that the victims who died during the shooting were shot in the head.

Also, NE requested a court-appointed attorney. No bond.

 

[Gators North]

Just saw this and thought it was interesting for several reasons. I’ve never posted a link before, so I hope this is okay.

Accused Southport Shooter Was Kellie Pickler’s Former Date to CMT Music Awards

Former Marine Nigel Edge later sued Pickler, accusing her of trying to kill him with poison

www.yahoo.com

 

[Inthedetails]

Just saw this and thought it was interesting for several reasons. I’ve never posted a link before, so I hope this is okay.

Accused Southport Shooter Was Kellie Pickler’s Former Date to CMT Music Awards

Former Marine Nigel Edge later sued Pickler, accusing her of trying to kill him with poison

www.yahoo.com

Another example of him not living in reality, IMO. From the link in quoted post:

The pair apparently met at a charity event for wounded soldiers.

Earlier this year, Edge sued Pickler, claiming that she tried to kill him with a poison-laced glass of whiskey at the CMTs.

 

[lonetraveler]

@lonetraveler, My husband and I have been going to Southport and OKI for 30+ years. His uncle lived on West St. in Southport til a few years ago. I, too, am shocked at the tragedy of such a quaint and beautiful town. Have been on this riverwalk, pier, and in the restaurants, as well as Provisions, more times than I can count, one of our fav things to do in Southport was to walk on the Riverwalk and the Marina, so right where this occurred. I am so pained for those traumatized in the bar...workers, patrons, band members. Their lives will never be the same. This sick guy's PTSD has now caused PTSD for a myriad of others

I lived on Oak Island for many years and Southport is that very special place. You have a Mayberry feeling and the historic houses and the fabulous view! It's where the Cape Fear River goes out to the ocean. Bald Head is straight out from The American Fish Company. You can see the Bald Head lighthouse. You can also see the Caswell Beach lighthouse. My father bought our beach place when I was about ten years old, on Oak Island.

 

[lonetraveler]

Everyone is still in shock and very sad. I've been on the verge of crying today. This kind of crime doesn't happen in this beautiful town. The owner has closed the bar and the restaurant across the street, called Frying Pan indefinitely. So sad.

American Fish Company, Frying Pan to close indefinitely after Southport shooting - WWAYTV3

Two Southport businesses are closing their doors indefinitely following Saturday night’s deadly mass shooting.

www.wwaytv3.com

 

[lonetraveler]

This place was very therapeutic for me. The waves gently breaking and the dolphins playing right in front of you. Watching the boats going on their way, showing off their fish that they caught that day.