Crime
Ezekiel Burden and Brian Campbell wanted in deadly Lumberton Walmart shooting
The Lumberton Police Department is actively seeking two individuals, including a 17-year-old, in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at a Walmart on Fayetteville Road, Lumberton.
Authorities have identified the suspects as 17-year-old Ezekiel Burden and 18-year-old Brian Campbell.
Burden is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and weapons violations, while Campbell faces charges of accessory after the fact.
The incident occurred on Friday at the Woodforest Bank inside the Walmart, where police say the suspects targeted two individuals they knew who were waiting in line.
Tragically, the gunfire struck 42-year-old Brandy Olson, a resident of Lumberton, who was also in line but was not one of the intended targets.
Witnesses at the scene attempted life-saving measures until emergency medical services arrived. Olson was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.
The Lumberton Police Department has urged anyone with information about the whereabouts of Burden or Campbell, or details related to the shooting, to contact their office at 910-671-3845.
This tragic event has left the community reeling, and authorities are working diligently to bring those responsible to justice.
Crime
Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting
The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.
Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.
She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.
It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.
The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.
As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.
The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.
When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.
Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.
In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.
Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.
Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.