Active shooter reported at Southport Yacht Basin in North Carolina

City officials in Southport, North Carolina, reported an “active shooter” late Saturday in the Southport Yacht Basin.

“There are reports of an active shooter in the Southport Yacht Basin,” the City of Southport posted on Facebook just before 10 p.m. EST. 

ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORTED ON THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S COLUMBIA CAMPUS

The post said the number of injuries is unknown at this time, but local reports indicate there are potentially several fatalities. 

City officials were urging residents to avoid the area, remain indoors and report suspicious activity to police.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said it is assisting the City of Southport Police Department along with multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the county. 

Southport is approximately 30 miles south of Wilmington. The Southport Yacht Basin has several bars and restaurants, including American Fish Company. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.