Crime
Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter charged with murder after shooting and killing of Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack in Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) has confirmed the death of a woman following a shooting that occurred on Saturday February 1, 2025.
The victim has been identified as Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack, 31, of Copperas Cove. According to a press release from CCPD, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:48 a.m. in the 900 block of Tanner Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered Clack suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Following witness interviews and an initial investigation at the scene, law enforcement quickly identified a suspect believed to be connected to the shooting.
Officers located the suspect shortly thereafter at a nearby hotel, where he was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter, 27, of Beaumont, Texas. He has been formally charged with murder.
Hunter was arraigned by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price, who set his bond at $500,000.
Authorities have not released details regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview additional witnesses.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at (254) 547-8222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime reporting channels.
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.”