Crime
Marquette University Senior John Koser Found Deceased in Off-Campus Apartment
Milwaukee, WI – Marquette University has confirmed the passing of a senior student in the College of Business Administration, who was found deceased in their off-campus apartment on Thursday.
Family members have identified the student as 21-year-old John Koser, a business major at Marquette University.
According to reports, Koser was discovered unresponsive in his apartment at Campus Town East.
At this time, the cause of death has not been disclosed.
In a statement to the university community, Marquette officials expressed deep sorrow over the student’s passing, extending condolences to Koser’s family, friends, faculty, and fellow students.
“We grieve with the student’s family and friends, as well as faculty, staff, and students who were touched by this student during their time in our community,” the university shared. Marquette’s Mission and Ministry staff have been in contact with the family and are offering support and resources during this difficult time.
This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they 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.”