Crime
Seattle Pioneer Square Mass Shooting Victims Identified
SEATTLE, WA — The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the three individuals who were fatally shot during a mass shooting in Seattle’s Pioneer Square early Saturday morning.
The violent incident, which occurred in the heart of the historic downtown district, has left the community shaken and authorities actively pursuing leads.
According to the Seattle Police Department, officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire just after 1 a.m. on May 17 in the area of 2nd Avenue South and South Main Street, near the Seattle Fire Department Headquarters.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four gunshot victims. Two men and one woman were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth victim survived and is currently recovering.
On Monday, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office (KCMEO) identified the deceased as:
- Keilani Renae Harris, 19, of Seattle
- Briaun Keith Dinish-Lomelli, 27, of Seattle
- August Alfred Lastrappe, 24, of Seattle
All three victims died from multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death for each was ruled homicide.
At this time, authorities have not determined what precipitated the shooting, and no arrests have been made. The Seattle Police Department continues to investigate and is urging the public for assistance.
Investigators are particularly interested in locating the driver of a black Tesla, possibly a Model Y, that was observed driving through Pioneer Square around the time of the shooting.
Police believe the vehicle’s onboard cameras may have captured crucial footage of the incident or individuals involved.
“We know that these vehicles are equipped with video evidence and that they write over very quickly,” said Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. “It’s important to get that information out now before it’s lost.”
Anyone with information related to the shooting or who may have been in the area is urged to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify suspects and piece together what led to one of Seattle’s most tragic acts of gun violence in recent months.
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.”