Crime
One Dead, Another Injured After Shooting at U-Haul Self Storage in Downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – A fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis on Tuesday evening left one man dead and another injured, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD).
The shooting occurred just before 7 p.m. at U-Haul Self Storage & Moving of Downtown St. Louis, located in the 400 block of South Tucker Boulevard.
Upon arrival, District 4 officers found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The condition of the injured individual has not been disclosed at this time.
The area surrounding the scene was immediately secured with crime scene tape as homicide detectives launched their investigation.
Authorities are currently gathering evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and speaking with witnesses to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Family members of the deceased victim arrived at the scene, though police have not yet released the identities of the victims or any details regarding a potential suspect.
At this time, it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips can be provided anonymously.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as more details become 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.”