Crime
Celinda Levno killed in Denver 16th Street Mall stabbing spree, suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of stabbings along Denver’s 16th Street over the weekend that left two people dead and two others injured.
Denver police announced the arrest late Sunday, confirming the suspect’s involvement in four separate incidents, including a fatal stabbing on Sunday night.
The first stabbing occurred at approximately 5:12 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of 16th Street and Tremont Street.
Responding officers found a man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.
Just minutes later, at around 5:17 p.m., police were called to another stabbing at 16th Street and California Street.
A female victim with severe throat injuries was rushed to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on Sunday. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas stated that the victim will be formally identified by the Denver County Coroner’s Office.
At 5:54 p.m. on Saturday, a third stabbing was reported at 16th Street and Lawrence Street. In this incident, an adult male victim sustained critical injuries.
As of Sunday evening, he remained in stable condition.
On Sunday night, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a fourth stabbing in the 1600 block of Market Street. The victim in this incident was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Shortly after the fourth stabbing, police apprehended an adult male suspect. By 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Denver police confirmed the individual had been formally arrested in connection with all four stabbings.
While the suspect’s name has not yet been released, officials indicated his identity will be made public after he is booked into jail on Monday.
Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas emphasized that investigators do not believe the suspect had any prior relationship with the victims. The motives behind the attacks remain unclear, and authorities are working to piece together the circumstances leading to the violent spree.
The Denver Police Department has increased patrols in the area to ensure public safety and prevent further incidents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information related to the stabbings is urged to contact the Denver Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
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 Sunday 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.
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.”