Crime
Video shows moment gunfire erupts at Fifth Avenue Park in Conway
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
CONWAY, AR — A community gathering turned tragic Sunday evening when gunfire erupted at Fifth Avenue Park, leaving two people dead and at least nine others injured, according to the Conway Police Department.
One Victim Killed in Conway Mass Shooting Identified as Tatayana Penister
The incident occurred in the early evening hours of April 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Cell phone video captured the chaos as shots rang out at the busy park, sending bystanders running for cover.
Police confirmed that a total of eleven people were struck by gunfire.
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
All surviving victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment and are currently listed in stable condition.
At this time, authorities have not released the identities of the deceased or injured, and no suspects have been publicly named.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
“We are asking the public to avoid the area while investigators continue to process the scene and gather evidence,” Conway Police said in a statement. “This is an active investigation, and we are working diligently to determine what led to this senseless act of violence.”
Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have video footage or relevant information to come forward.
Tips can be shared by calling 501-450-6130. If no one answers, officials request that callers leave a message with their contact details so a detective can return the call.
The Conway Police Department is expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
This remains a developing story. Please check back for additional details 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.”