Crime
Man Succumbs to Injuries Following Weekend Shooting at Jackson Morningside Terrace Apartments
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Jackson, MS — A man who was critically injured in a weekend shooting at a Jackson apartment complex has died, authorities confirmed.
Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, identified the victim as 23-year-old Tavoris Youngblood.
The fatal shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Morningside Terrace Apartments in the Belhaven neighborhood.
Upon arrival, Capitol Police officers discovered Youngblood suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Youngblood later succumbed to his injuries.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Capitol Police have launched an investigation and are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Capitol Police. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.”