Crime
Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Domestic Violence-Related Shooting on Cleoford Avenue
The Memphis Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals and left a third in critical condition on Cleoford Avenue in the Frayser neighborhood.
At approximately 8:03 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Cleoford Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The third victim was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition.
The deceased individuals have been identified as Michael Ellington Jr. and a woman named Jasmine.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident is domestic violence-related, and the suspect has been identified.
However, further details regarding the suspect’s identity or apprehension have not been released at this time.
In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Memphis Police officials echoed a recent sentiment expressed by Mayor Paul Young, stating, “As Mayor [Paul] Young said just last week, enough is enough. We must stand together in the face of tragedy. If you witnessed anything or live in this area and have cameras – please, we need your help. Your info could be the key to helping us find answers.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area is strongly encouraged to contact the Memphis Police Department.
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.”