Crime
Dylan Larymore killed in Darlington County shooting, suspect charged
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Darlington County, SC – Law enforcement officials in the Pee Dee region are actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place overnight on Thursday.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Candy Lane.
While initial details were limited, authorities provided an update at approximately 2:00 a.m., confirming that the scene had been secured.
Later, Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed that one person, identified as Dylan Larymore, was killed in the incident.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Booker was subsequently arrested and booked into the Darlington County Detention Center on murder charges.
Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
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.”