Crime
Homicide Investigation Underway in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO – The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is conducting an active homicide investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred in the 10100 block of Maraldo Place in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors.
At approximately 8:22 p.m. on February 28, 2025, officers from the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a shooting at the location.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered an adult male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as Cortez Scott, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are working to gather further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
- Contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak directly with investigators.
- To remain anonymous or be eligible for a potential reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.”