Crime
South Shore Shooting: Terri Bailey Arrested in Shooting Death of 29-Year-Old Jamia Taylor
Chicago, IL – Authorities have taken Terri Lashae Bailey, also known as Kitana Brooks, into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Jamia Taylor.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Taylor, who was also known as “Mya”, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, 2025.
At approximately 5:25 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire near 79th Street and Bennett Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Taylor unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and body.
Taylor was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Investigators believe Taylor had been attending a gathering at an after-hours event to celebrate her birthday when she was confronted by the shooter, who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Following an intensive investigation, authorities identified Bailey as the primary suspect and took her into custody.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area 4 Detectives continue to investigate and encourage anyone with additional information to submit tips anonymously at CPDTIP.COM or contact the Chicago Police Department directly.
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.”