Crime
Watch: Man discharges firearm on West Florissant Avenue, ends in police cruiser struck the suspect
The video shows officers pursuing the man, and the cameraman narrates that police allegedly discharged their firearms during the chase.
A tense incident unfolded on West Florissant Avenue as a man was captured on video discharging a firearm into the air while walking along the street. The chaotic scene, recorded and shared to Channel2 News, showed the individual firing multiple shots before the weapon appeared to jam.
According to the footage, the man walked in the middle of the street before crossing onto the median, continuing to handle the firearm.
Shortly after, a St. Louis County Police Department vehicle arrived at the scene, prompting the individual to flee on foot.
The video shows officers pursuing the man, and the cameraman narrates that police allegedly discharged their firearms during the chase.
The pursuit ended when a police cruiser reportedly struck the fleeing individual.
Additional footage circulating on social media reveals law enforcement officers performing CPR on the individual following the incident.
However, authorities have not yet released information about his condition.
The St. Louis County Police Department has launched an active investigation into the sequence of events.
This includes examining the actions of the suspect, the firearm discharge, and the response by officers. Officials are working to gather witness statements, review video evidence, and reconstruct the timeline of the confrontation.
Authorities have reminded the public that all individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Further details regarding the suspect’s identity, the officers involved, and any charges or disciplinary actions will be released as the investigation progresses.
The situation remains under review, and more updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Residents and witnesses with relevant details are encouraged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department or submit tips anonymously via 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.”