Crime
69-year-old Lacey Cole Jr charged in shooting death of 71-year-old William Pressley in Robeson County
A Fairmont man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday.
Lacey Cole Jr., 69, faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and discharging a firearm within an enclosure to incite fear.
He is currently being held at the Robeson County Detention Center without bond.
The incident occurred on Monday morning. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 10:50 a.m. in the 1400 block of Williamson Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered 71-year-old William Pressley, also of Fairmont, deceased at the scene.
Investigators have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3170.
The investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.