Crime
Jessica Arevalos Fatally Shot in Parking Lot of Blue Clouds Market on Wible Road in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night, April 5, 2025, in south Bakersfield.
According to officials, deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of Blue Clouds Market, located on Wible Road, just south of Belle Terrace, at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, deputies located at least one gunshot victim at the scene.
The victim, now identified as Jessica Arevalos, was pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not released any information regarding additional victims at this time.
The shooting prompted the temporary closure of the market parking lot and sections of Wible Road as deputies secured the area and began their investigation.
The roadway has since reopened as of early Sunday morning.
As of now, no suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or provide an anonymous tip through Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
This remains a developing story, and updates 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.”