Nigel Max Edge motive: Southport officials share update, say mass shooting was ‘targeted’

As police probe into the shooting in Southport, North Carolina, officials have shared an update regarding what may have been the suspected gunman Nigel Max Edge's motive.

Edge was taken into custody and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday, District Attorney Jon David said. He is being held without bond.

Police Chief Todd Coring said at a press conference Sunday that Nigel Edge opened fire at a 'targeted' location. As reported by AP, Coring added that the deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated', but did not elaborate.