Crime
One Dead, Six Injured in Shooting During Large Gathering at Crosby Gas Station in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS – A tragic shooting incident late Saturday night in northeast Harris County has left one person dead and six others injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. at a gas station located on Crosby-Lynchburg Road near the Crosby Freeway.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire and arrived to find a chaotic scene, with nearly 100 individuals gathered in the parking lot.
Authorities believe the crowd had gathered for what may have been a community benefit event.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a total of seven individuals—five males and two females—ranging in age from 16 to 25 years old, sustained gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims were airlifted to local trauma centers due to the severity of their injuries, while the remaining five were transported to hospitals either by ambulance or private vehicle.
One female victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The identities of the deceased and the injured have not been released at this time, pending family notifications.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The weapon or weapons used in the shooting have also not been recovered.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the shooting are encouraged to contact HCSO at 713-274-9100, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active investigation. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes 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.”