Crime
Chicago Police Investigating Triple Shooting in South Shore That Leaves Two Men Dead
CHICAGO — A shooting early Monday morning in the South Shore neighborhood left two men dead and a third injured, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Authorities said officers were on patrol in the area when they heard gunfire shortly before 2:45 a.m.
Responding to the scene, they arrived at a residence in the 7200 block of South Paxton Avenue and discovered three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims—a 31-year-old man and a 37-year-old man—had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Derrick D. Harris, 31, and Devantel Strickland, 37.
A third victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot in the right arm.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was reported to be in good condition.
At this time, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is being led by Area One detectives.
The Chicago Police Department has not released additional details, and the motive for the shooting is still under 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.”