Eleven people were killed and injured in a shooting at a beach bar in the US state of Carolina.

According to international media reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 28, in the coastal city of Southport, North Carolina, when a boat opened fire on a beach bar, killing three people and wounding eight others.

According to reports, the mayor of Southport also acknowledged the incident and added that the investigation is still ongoing, but the cause of the incident has not yet been determined.

Southport local officials have urged people to remain calm and added that they will take necessary measures to prevent such incidents from happening again.

The incident has once again raised public concerns about gun violence.
In recent years, the United States has witnessed various armed incidents in crowded areas such as schools, universities, and public places, which have made people concerned about American security.