Crime
Lockdown at Lake Taylor High School lifted, no active shooter found
Norfolk, VA – Lake Taylor High School was placed under lockdown on Thursday morning after a “suspicious situation” prompted a response from local law enforcement.
According to the Norfolk Police Department, officers were dispatched to the school at approximately 10:40 a.m. following reports of a possible active shooter.
As a precautionary measure, school administrators initiated a full lockdown while officers conducted an investigation.
After thoroughly searching the premises and assessing the situation, police confirmed there was no active shooter on campus.
Additionally, no weapons were recovered during the investigation.
- The lockdown was initiated promptly to ensure the safety of students and staff.
- Police determined the threat to be unfounded.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Norfolk Police commended school officials for their swift action and emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety in such situations.
Both the police and school administrators have reiterated their commitment to maintaining a secure environment for all students and faculty.
The investigation into the origin of the initial report remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward by contacting the Norfolk Police Department or providing tips anonymously through their designated hotline.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay informed through official school district communications and local law enforcement updates. Further details 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.”