Crime
21-year-old Ja’wuane Baker killed in Robeson County shooting
The Red Springs Police Department has released the identity of the victim in a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, October 19th, along the 100 block of Grantham Street in the Red Springs community of Robeson County.
21-year-old Ja’wuane Thomas Baker was fatally shot during the incident.
Police Chief Sarah Purcell stated that a suspect has been identified and that an arrest is expected to be made soon.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been called in to assist with the investigation, reflecting the strong working relationship between the two agencies.
Anyone with information regarding the homicide is urged to contact the Red Springs Police Department at 910-843-3454 or 910-828-6392.
Confidentiality is assured; callers are not required to provide their names.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.