North Carolina Boat Shooter Seen Scoping Out Bar Night Before Attack on Video

The suspected gunman who killed 3 individuals and left 5 injured after he shot up a waterfront bar and restaurant in North Carolina Saturday night time seems to have scoped the positioning out the night time earlier than the assault … and there is video proof.

Check out the clip … an eyewitness tells TMZ the accused killer Nigel Edge may be seen floating about 20 yards away from the American Fish Company in Southport, situated on the Cape Fear River.

An individual — apparently Edge — is behind the wheel of a white middle console motorboat with the phrase “Game On” emblazoned on the aspect. The entire vessel is darkish other than the navigational lights on the bow. Something spooks him … and he geese down and slowly heads out of the realm.

Southport Police Chief Todd Coring stated Sunday the assault was unquestionably premeditated, and prosecutors confirmed in court Monday he was seen floating close to the institution together with his lights off Friday night time.

And, as we reported, Edge returned Saturday night time and wreaked havoc on unsuspecting bar patrons. He was later apprehended by police as he backed his trailer into the water to retrieve his boat.

Authorities say he used a 300 Blackout Sig Sauer rifle outfitted with a suppressor and scope to hold out his slaughter … and likewise had a .380 handgun on him when he was arrested.

He has but to enter a plea and is being held with out bond because of his being a flight danger and a hazard to the group, per the choose presiding over his case. He is due in court on Oct. 13 for a possible trigger hearing.

Edge is a former Marine who — as we instructed you over the weekend — as soon as attended the CMT Music Awards with Kellie Pickler … and sued her earlier this 12 months for allegedly attempting to poison him on the occasion.

He additionally sued a hospital for medical malpractice … and for allegedly attempting to off him as nicely.

Edge suffered near-fatal accidents whereas on deployment in Iraq again in 2006 … and says he suffers from post-traumatic stress dysfunction.