Crime
18-year-old woman dead, 38-year-old man injured inside vehicle in South Loop
Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in the city’s South Loop neighborhood, leaving an 18-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man injured.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East 21st Street shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered two gunshot victims inside a vehicle.
A witness informed police that the victims had been targeted by gunfire from another moving vehicle, though no suspect description has been released at this time.
Police confirmed that 18-year-old Deshaunte suffered two gunshot wounds to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, a 38-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
He was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he is reported to be in good condition.
No additional injuries were reported in the incident.
Detectives from Area Three are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed any possible motive.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Chicago Police Department or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided 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.”