Crime
17-Year-Old Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Murder in Tunica County Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for a 17-year-old male suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Tunica County, Mississippi.
Deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting at the intersection of Carole Street and Edwards Avenue at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 13.
Upon arrival, they discovered 18-year-old Mackenzie Kaleb Thomas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency efforts, Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, authorities identified 17-year-old Mario Donyale Lester, Jr. as the primary suspect.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder and unlawful discharge of a firearm within a populated area.
Lester is considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is urging the public not to approach him.
Anyone who sees Lester or has information regarding his location should call 911 immediately or contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at (662) 363-1411. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Tunica County CrimeStoppers at (662) 910-0400.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office warned that any individuals found to have knowingly aided, abetted, or concealed Lester while he is evading arrest may face criminal charges.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released 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.”