Crime
Man shot and killed on Peck Street in Fairgrounds neighborhood
St. Louis, MO – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Fairgrounds neighborhood.
Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at approximately 6:12 p.m. in the 4200 block of Peck Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
As law enforcement secured the area, stunned residents gathered outside, witnessing the aftermath of the tragedy.
Children were present in the neighborhood at the time of the shooting, further amplifying concerns about safety in the community.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police have not released information regarding potential suspects or a motive.
Due to the high level of distress among residents, officials opted not to provide live media coverage directly from the scene out of respect for those affected.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as 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.”