Crime
15-year-old boy killed after shooting at Forest Pointe apartment in Walterboro
WALTERBORO, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy over the weekend in Walterboro.
Officers with the Walterboro Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance at the Forest Pointe Apartments, located in the 300 building, around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim, later identified as Caiden Fishburne, unresponsive at the scene.
Officers immediately began performing CPR while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue, the teen had suffered a fatal gunshot wound and exhibited no signs of life when paramedics arrived.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including any information about potential suspects or a motive.
The Walterboro Police Department is actively investigating and has not made any arrests as of Monday.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Walterboro Police Department to assist with the ongoing investigation.
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 Sunday 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.
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.”