Crime
17-year-old arrested in shooting death of 12-year-old Rodrigo Martinez at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton
COMPTON, Calif. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Rodrigo Emiliano Martinez at Compton’s Fig/Oleander Park, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) on Sunday.
The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing a murder charge stemming from the tragic incident that occurred on Friday afternoon.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4:00 p.m. at Oleander Park, located in the 400 block of West Figueroa Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Martinez was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, a person dressed entirely in black clothing and wearing a ski mask approached the park on foot and opened fire, striking the 12-year-old before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive, and it remains unclear whether the victim was specifically targeted.
The shooting has left the local community shocked and grieving, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violence.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
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.”