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Collin Locklair located and is safe, Thomas Colten Locklair is still missing
Thomas Colton Locklair is described as standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
UPDATE: FCSO Investigators advise that Collin Locklair has been located and is safe.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
SCRANTON, SC: Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office need your help to locate two missing children.
According to Investigators, Thomas Colten Locklair, age 11 and Collin Ray Locklair, age 8 were last seen at their residence on Hemlock Road, Scranton, SC at approximately 7:30 pm on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Thomas Colton Locklair is described as standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
No clothing description is available.
Collin Ray Locklair, age 8 is described as standing approximately 4 feet tall and weighing approximately 80 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.
He was last known to be wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. See attached photograph.
Anyone with knowledge or information regarding the whereabouts of Arron is asked to contact Investigators at (843) 665-2121, ext. 80172 or “Submit-A-Tip” on the free FCSO app for Apple or Android devices. You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information. You can also leave a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC. Your tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1000.00 from Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of an individual(s) involved in a crime.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.