The North Carolina Beat has learned that Joy Rogers, 64, has been confirmed by her husband and family as one of the three victims killed in the September 27, 2025 mass shooting at the popular American Fish Company waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina.
A NIGHT OF TERROR ON THE WATER
Just after 9:30 p.m. on a peaceful Saturday night, live music filled the air as patrons gathered at the American Fish Company. But that peace was shattered when a gunman, 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge, positioned on a boat in the Intracoastal Waterway, opened fire on the crowd before fleeing by water.
The calculated ambush shook the community to its core. Witnesses described panic, confusion, and chaos as people scrambled for cover.
Three people were killed, including Joy Rogers and at least five others were injured.
Officials say the shooting was highly premeditated
WHO WAS JOY ROGERS?
Joy Rogers was a devoted wife, loving mother of three, and a woman deeply rooted in her faith. Her husband, Lennie Rogers, was at the bar with her when the attack happened and survived.
The couple had just relocated from California a year ago to Southport to enjoy their retirement together. According to her family, Joy was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep love for Jesus.
SUSPECT NIGEL MAX EDGE ARRESTED
Authorities have identified the shooter as Nigel Max Edge, 40 — a former U.S. Marine who previously went by the name Sean DeBevoise. Officials believe Edge acted alone and intentionally targeted the American Fish Company bar.
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