Nigel Edge, a decorated Marine veteran, is charged with fatally shooting three people and wounding five from a boat at a North Carolina bar. Edge, who suffers from PTSD and claims combat injuries, reportedly confessed to the "highly premeditated" attack. He has a history of lawsuits against local authorities and expressed mistrust of his family. The incident has reignited discussions about the state's mental health care system and potential gun control measures.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.