Crime
22-year-old Micah Ledbetter killed in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Friday afternoon, May 9, in the vicinity of Whitener and Louisiana Streets.
According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department, two individuals were injured in the incident. One victim arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle, while the other was transported from the scene by ambulance.
The victim transported by ambulance, identified as 22-year-old Micah Ledbetter of Cape Girardeau, succumbed to her injuries while being treated in the emergency room.
A second individual suffered what authorities described as a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg and is currently receiving medical treatment at an area hospital.
In response to the incident, the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad has been activated to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Police have not released any information regarding a suspect or motive at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Cape Girardeau Police Department at the following:
- Business Line: 573-339-6621
- Anonymous Tip Line: 573-339-6313
The investigation remains active 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.”