Crime
1 killed after shooting in Farrell, suspect at large
The Farrell Police Department is actively searching for a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue.
According to Mercer County District Attorney Pete Acker, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered that a man had been fatally shot. His identity has not yet been released.
Authorities have identified a person of interest and are working diligently to locate and apprehend the individual.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are gathering additional evidence and witness statements to clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Farrell Police are urging residents to remain cautious:
- Lock doors and secure vehicles while the investigation continues.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement.
Updates will be provided through local news outlets as new information becomes available. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Farrell Police Department or Mercer County Crime Stoppers.
Public cooperation is essential in ensuring the safety of the community and bringing the responsible parties to justice.
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.”