Crime
Two Found Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Cordova
Cordova, TN – A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving a man and a woman dead in Cordova.
At approximately 3:45 a.m., deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a fatal shooting at a residence in the 300 block of Meadow Trail Cove.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a man and a woman deceased at the scene.
Shelby County paramedics arrived shortly after and officially pronounced both individuals dead.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident remains under active investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by contacting CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops. Authorities are committed to uncovering the facts behind this tragedy and ensuring justice for the victims.
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.”