Marc Simmons hadn't heard from his estranged friend, Nigel Edge, in almost seven years when Edge unexpectedly confronted him, accusing Simmons of identity theft. The two had once bonded in community college classes and during their service in Iraq, but Simmons now feared for his safety due to Edge's erratic behavior and access to firearms. Simmons described Edge as mentally unstable and requested a protective order back in May. Then, on September 27, Edge allegedly opened fire at the American Fish Company bar in Southport, North Carolina, killing three and wounding five others. As law enforcement recovered multiple firearms from Edge's possessions, calls for 'red flag' laws to prevent such tragedies rose, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding mental health in the military and gun safety. Edge now faces serious charges, while those who knew him wonder if more could have been done to intervene in his downward spiral.
From Brotherhood to Tragedy: The Fall of a Marine
From Brotherhood to Tragedy: The Fall of a Marine
A former Marine sniper, Nigel Edge, is charged with a tragic bar shooting that claimed three lives. His estranged friend warns of his instability prior to the incident.
Nigel Edge, a former Marine sniper, is facing charges of first-degree murder after a shooting at a bar in North Carolina. His estranged friend, Marc Simmons, had warned authorities about Edge's mental health issues just months before the tragic incident. In the shooting, three people died and five were injured. Calls for red flag laws to prevent such violence have emerged, highlighting the challenges faced by those struggling with mental health in the military.
