Crime
Father 54-year-old Daniel Davis shot and killed by son at Miami County home
Davis Jr. has been charged with Aggravated Murder and is currently held at the Miami County Jail.
The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a thorough investigation into a homicide that occurred on the evening of December 30, 2024, in Union Township. The incident took place in the 5000 block of Monroe Concord Road and resulted in the death of a local resident.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 6:54 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered 54-year-old Daniel H. Davis suffering from a gunshot wound inflicted by a handgun.
Emergency medical services quickly transported Davis by medical helicopter to a hospital in Montgomery County. Despite efforts to save his life, Davis succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting occurred during a domestic argument between the victim and his son, 22-year-old Daniel H. Davis Jr., who also resides in Union Township.
Authorities allege that during the dispute, Davis Jr. shot his father and then surrendered to deputies at the scene without resistance.
Davis Jr. has been charged with Aggravated Murder and is currently held at the Miami County Jail.
The Miami County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Evidence is being collected, and the case will be presented to the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office for further review.
This tragic event underscores the serious consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing conflicts before they escalate. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone experiencing family disputes to seek help through available community resources.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
Crime
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son Nehemiah Locklear.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”