Crime
Perry County Man Charged with Criminal Homicide Following Fatal Shooting Over Dispute
Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems has confirmed that Anthony Boberg has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Boberg is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Jail as the investigation continues.
According to Sheriff Weems, the incident took place on Meditation Lane, in the southern portion of Perry County.
The fatal shooting stemmed from a dispute between neighbors regarding dogs, ultimately resulting in the death of a 45-year-old male.
Following the incident, Sheriff Weems contacted the District Attorney’s Office and requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to lead the inquiry into the shooting.
Perry County Sheriff’s Deputies took Boberg into custody at the scene without further incident.
At this time, authorities have not released the name of the victim, and further details remain limited due to the ongoing investigation.
Boberg’s booking information confirms that he has been formally charged with criminal homicide.
No bond has been set for his release.
Law enforcement officials urge the public to refrain from speculation as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Anyone with additional information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.
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.”