India, Sept. 28 -- Nigel Max Edge was identified as the suspect who fatally shot three people and injured several others at the American Fish Company in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday. The 40-year-old is a combat veteran and even went on an awards date with American Idol star Kellie Pickler back in 2012, it was revealed.

The New York Post confirmed social media rumors, reporting that Edge accompanied Pickler to the Country Music Awards. He was known as Sean DeBevoise back then. The suspect changed his name to Nigel Edge in 2023.

At the awards date, Edge wore his Marine uniform on the red carpet alongside the singer. They were accompanied by his service dog, Rusty.

"Me and my date (Sgt Sean Debevoise)," Picker said on X, platfor...