Crime
Victims Killed in Shooting Outside Westgate Mall in Brockton Identified
Brockton, MA – Authorities continue their search for a suspect in connection with the fatal double shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers at the Westgate Mall in Brockton on Saturday night, March 23, 2025.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the victims have been identified as:
- Tymari Albertson, 15
- Cevannah Alvarez, 18
Both were shot and killed following a physical altercation that escalated into gunfire in the parking lot near Starbucks and Chipotle.
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Brockton police responded to reports of a large fight involving several teenagers outside the Westgate Mall.
Moments later, gunshots rang out, striking Albertson and Alvarez.
Witnesses reported that a large number of teenagers had gathered in the area, many of whom had attended the grand opening of Urban Air Adventure Park, located across the street, shortly before the shooting.
Albertson, a Brockton High School student, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Alvarez later succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.
The tragic loss has deeply impacted the Brockton community, particularly within the school district.
Brockton Public Schools issued a statement on Sunday expressing grief over the loss of one of their students:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Champion High School student following an incident of violence in our community yesterday. We are working to support their family however we can and will be making resources available to students and staff grieving this loss.”
Mayor Robert Sullivan also addressed the tragedy, emphasizing the city’s commitment to supporting students and holding those responsible accountable:
“As Mayor of the City of Brockton, I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and classmates of the two victims. This tragedy is an active police investigation, under the direction of Police Chief Brenda Perez, in conjunction with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The Brockton Public Schools, led by Superintendent Dr. Priya Tahiliani, will offer grief counseling services to students and staff impacted by this tragic event. This type of senseless violence will not be tolerated in our city.”
Grief counselors will be available Monday at Brockton schools to provide support to students and staff affected by the loss.
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation and has not yet announced any arrests. Authorities are actively working to identify and locate the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting.
Officials urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Brockton police.
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.”