Crime
16-year-old Elijah Harris killed in Slavic Village shooting
At this time, no arrests have been made.
A tragic shooting in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy late Sunday evening, January 12.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of East 56th Street and Hoppensack Avenue.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim has been identified as Elijah Harris, a resident of Cleveland.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene and transported Harris to MetroHealth Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the teenager succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Those with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Cleveland Police Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
This devastating event marks another incident of gun violence impacting the city’s youth, leaving the community in mourning.
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.”