Crime
Victim killed in shooting at Woodforest Bank inside Lumberton Walmart identified as Brandy Olson
The suspect fled the scene immediately following the shooting.
Lumberton, NC – A tragic shooting at the Lumberton Super Walmart on Fayetteville Road Friday afternoon claimed the life of a woman, according to authorities.
The victim has been identified as Brandy Olson.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:45 p.m. following reports of gunfire inside the store.
According to early accounts, a man entered the Walmart and targeted Olson near the Woodforest Bank inside the building.
Witnesses stated that bystanders attempted life-saving measures until emergency responders arrived.
Olson was transported to UNC Health Southeastern but tragically succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.
The suspect fled the scene immediately following the shooting.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the suspect’s identity or motive but confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
Police stated there are no indications that anyone else was injured during the incident.
The Lumberton Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Individuals with details are asked to contact Sgt. Blake Harrell at 910-671-3845.
This remains an active investigation, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.