Crime
Victim Killed in Shooting Outside Florence Qulture nightclub Identified
FLORENCE, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in a mass shooting early Sunday morning outside the Qulture nightclub as Melvin Anthony Gibson.
The incident, which took place in the 3000 block of East Palmetto Street, left a total of seven individuals shot, according to Sheriff T.J. Joye.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene shortly after the shooting erupted in the nightclub’s parking lot.
Sheriff Joye reported that a disturbance escalated into gunfire following an altercation among patrons.
Gibson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The remaining six victims sustained varying injuries and were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
At this time, authorities have not released the identities or medical conditions of the surviving victims.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed any arrests or identified suspects, and the motive behind the altercation remains under investigation.
Detectives continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses as part of their ongoing efforts.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee.
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.”