Crime
31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson killed after shooting on Washington Street in Timmonsville
Timmonsville, SC – A tragic shooting Friday night on Washington Street in Timmonsville resulted in the death of 31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson IV.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office, led by Major Michael Nunn, confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.
The incident occurred in the Washington Street area and has left the local community shaken.
According to records from the Florence County Detention Center, a 40-year-old Cornelius Franklin Rogers was taken into custody and booked shortly after midnight on Saturday.
The suspect faces a charge of murder. His address is listed in the Washington Street area of Timmonsville, suggesting a possible connection to the location of the crime.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
This marks another somber moment for the Timmonsville community as they grapple with the loss of a life to violence. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
For those who may have any details, please contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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.”