Crime
Newton Home Invasion Leaves One Dead, Police Search for Three Suspects
Witnesses reported seeing three men dressed in black fleeing the scene in a black or dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Chrysler 300.
Newton, TX – Authorities are actively searching for three suspects following a deadly home invasion early Monday morning that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man.
According to Newton Police Chief Will Jackson, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of College Street just after 2:00 a.m. on February 12, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Tamarcus Traylor, 34, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Witnesses reported seeing three men dressed in black fleeing the scene in a black or dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Chrysler 300.
Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard stated that preliminary findings indicate the incident was a home invasion robbery, which turned violent.
The suspects forcibly entered the residence before fatally shooting Traylor and escaping.
Authorities, including Newton Police and Newton County Sheriff’s deputies, are actively searching for the three unidentified suspects.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Newton Police Department or the Newton County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
This remains an active investigation, and authorities will provide updates as more details emerge.
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.”