We obtained the alleged Southport shooter’s book. It reveals he served in Iraq & Haiti, was a trained sniper, awarded a Purple Heart & also suffered a brain injury when shot in the head, leaving half his body paralyzed. We’re working to learn more about #NigelEdge Spectrum News 1 CLT

The accused shooter in the Southport shooting just had his first court appearance. What we know: - No bond - He attempted the attack Friday but was caught by other boaters - The state is considering the death penalty - murder weapon: .300 black out rifle w/ silencer

“It makes me sick to my stomach” A Southport native shares his reaction to seeing suspected shooter in court after mass shooting. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

A powerful scene outside of the American Fish Company, where a mass shooting occurred over the weekend. 3 killed - 5 injured. People have been stopping by this memorial ever since & you can feel the hurt as you walk by the freshly laid flowers. Spectrum News 1 CLT

BREAKING: The names of the victims in Southport shooting have been released. - Joy Rogers - Solomon Banjo - Michael Durbin Joy lived in Southport. Solomon in VA. Michael in OH. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims as they navigate this incredibly tough time

A NC artist is putting purpose behind her paintings. I got the chance to watch Katie paint in person - as she sells her artwork to help support victims of the Southport shooting. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

It’s a good day to be a Panthers fan! 👏🏻🤩

“It affects so many of us in so many ways. Something you can’t forget.” As we stood outside the Brunswick Co. Courthouse - a Southport native shared the lasting pain the community feels after a mass shooting. The suspected shooter’s hearing was moved from today to Nov 13.

CMPD held their 3rd quarter safety presser today. Here’s what they’re reporting: ➡️ overall crime down 8% ➡️ violent crime down 20% ➡️ property crime down 5% This despite the recent murder of #IrynaZarutska - that gained national attention. Spectrum News 1 CLT

“I have extended the olive branch, they have accepted it. We will see where we go from here.” Meck Sheriff and ICE sat down today to discuss a state law & growing tensions. Sheriff McFadden shared with me how he believes the conversation went. Spectrum News 1 CLT

Tuesday, a court employee was arrested after bringing a gun to the courthouse, according to the Meck Sheriff’s Office. They were taken into custody & charged. “Bringing a firearm or any weapon into the courthouse is not only illegal, it’s reckless” - Sheriff McFadden

A police chase turned officer involved shooting has ended at the intersection of Freedom and W. Morehead. Chief Jennings says the suspect is dead & no officers were injured. The chase began on Brookshire & involved a kidnapping. CMPD News says SBI is taking over the OIS.

Follow Spectrum News 1 CLT for the latest updates to this investigation.

This afternoon Estella Patterson addressed media for the first time as the incoming chief of CMPD News Her remarks and top priorities tonight on Spectrum News 1 CLT

We’re one happy newsroom! 😍 Thanks Charlotte FC for the blueberry biscuits! 🤤 Spectrum News 1 CLT