Crime
44-year-old Percy Bowman Fatally Shot in Fairgrounds Neighborhood, Suspect Charged with Murder
ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Fairgrounds neighborhood as 44-year-old Percy Bowman of Hazelwood, Missouri.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers from District 4 responded to a report of gunfire in the 4200 block of Peck Street at approximately 6:19 p.m. on March 15, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a crowd gathered around Bowman, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, police arrested 31-year-old Turley Smith, who has since been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with Bowman’s death.
According to the probable cause statement, Smith arrived at a cookout where Bowman was present.
When Bowman questioned Smith’s presence, a verbal altercation ensued, escalating into a physical confrontation.
During the struggle, Smith allegedly took Bowman’s firearm and proceeded to shoot him multiple times while he was incapacitated and defenseless.
Court records indicate that Smith is a convicted felon, with a prior conviction dating back to February 18, 2014.
A witness at the scene identified him as the shooter, leading to his swift arrest.
Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Homicide Division at (314) 444-5371.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477), where a reward may be available for information leading to further developments in the case.
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.”