Crime
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Northwest Roanoke
Roanoke, VA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Northwest Roanoke, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old man.
According to the Roanoke Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of 30th Street NW at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 1, 2025.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The victim, later identified as Lamar Nicolas Burkes, 42, was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding potential suspects or a motive.
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Roanoke Police Department or Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.
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.”