Retired mom among 3 killed in ‘premeditated’ North Carolina waterfront restaurant massacre
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One of the three victims killed in Saturday night’s mass shooting at a popular North Carolina waterfront restaurant has been identified as Joy Rogers, a newly retired mother of three who had recently moved to Southport after raising her family in California.

Her husband, Lennie Rogers, confirmed to WECT News that Joy was among those killed at the American Fish Company.

“Joy was a devoted wife to her husband and a loving mother of three,” her husband, Lennie Rogers, said in a statement to WECT News. “Born and raised in California, she and her family moved to Southport just a year ago to enjoy their retirement. In that short time, she touched countless lives in her community.”

“Joy loved Jesus deeply, and because of that, she loved others deeply. She lived up to her name—her spirit radiated joy, light, and kindness everywhere she went. Joy had a special gift for making people feel seen and welcomed. She was truly a vibrant part of the community and her family, and she will be dearly missed.”

Joy Rogers

Living Word Bible Church in North Carolina identified one of the victims in the Sept. 27 waterfront restaurant mass shooting as Joy Rogers. (Living Word Bible Church/Facebook)

A judge denied bond, citing him as both a flight risk and a danger to the community. Edge is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 13 for a probable cause hearing. He requested a public defender.

Prosecutors said in court that Edge used a .300 Blackout Sig Sauer rifle outfitted with a suppressor and scope, and also had a .380 handgun tucked in his waistband when he was arrested. Some of the rifle ammunition was tipped for maximum ballistic impact, authorities noted.

Two deputies responded on a sheriff’s department boat after the shooting, later spotting Edge as he walked to retrieve his boat trailer. Deputies moved in and apprehended him as he backed the trailer in to pull his vessel from the water.

The 40-year-old suspect is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon. He could face additional charges, including the death penalty. 

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