Crime
27-year-old Shakeyah Barnes wanted for the murder in shooting death of 20-year-old Jalea Turner in Erie
As of Friday morning, Barnes is still at large.
Erie, PA – The Erie Police Department has identified 27-year-old Shakeyah T. Barnes as the suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2025.
Barnes, a resident of Erie who is also known by the alias “Red,” is wanted on multiple charges, including homicide, attempted homicide, and aggravated assault.
The shooting took place during a private, invite-only New Year’s Eve party in the 900 block of West 19th Street.
According to police documents, Barnes was involved in an altercation described as an “east side versus west side beef” before leaving the party. Shortly after Barnes departed, the shooting occurred.
Witnesses at the scene identified Barnes as the shooter, but he remains at large as of Friday morning.
The Erie County Coroner, Lyell Cook, has identified the victim as 20-year-old Jalea Turner of Erie.
Turner sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was declared brain-dead on the afternoon of January 1, following an autopsy conducted on Saturday.
Turner was one of two people shot during the incident.
The second victim, who was struck in the leg, received treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
The Erie Police Department is actively searching for Barnes, who has not been seen since the shooting. No arrests have been made, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about Barnes’s whereabouts or details about the shooting to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective Sergeant David Madurski or Detective Ronald Pilarski of the Major Crime Unit at 814-870-1229.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of community cooperation in resolving this case and ensuring public safety. 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.”