A North Carolina man is accused of opening fire from a boat into a crowd at a waterfront bar, killing three and injuring five others.

Authorities say the shooting happened Saturday night near a popular area in Southport.

The alleged assailant, identified as Nigel Edge, reportedly piloted a small boat close to shore, fired into the crowd, and sped away. Edge was arrested on multiple charges.

Southport Police Chief Todd Coring says the shooting was ‘highly premeditated’ and that the location was specifically targeted.