An unconfirmed photo reportedly showing a boat at the 55th Street boat launch on Oak Island, a location potentially linked to the Southport Yacht Basin shooting, emerged between 4:06 AM UTC and 5:06 AM UTC on September 28th, 2025. The photo, shared by @IntelPointAlert on X, shows railing that appears to match an apartment complex at the Oak Island location, though the connection remains unconfirmed. Earlier reports from September 28th, 2025, indicate that nine people were shot from a boat at the Southport Yacht Basin, resulting in three fatalities and six injuries. The incident was first reported around 3:00 AM UTC, with a significant police presence observed near the American Fish Company restaurant. The vessel involved was described as a 23-foot single-engine boat with a dog onboard. The Southport Police Department confirmed a heavy presence in the area surrounding the yacht basin following the active shooter incident. The exact circumstances of the shooting and the identity of the shooter are still unknown, with investigations ongoing into a possible connection between the Southport Yacht Basin shooting and an incident at the 55th Street boat launch on Oak Island.
