Crime
At least four injured after shooting at 63rd Street and Drexel in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A mass shooting unfolded late Saturday evening near 63rd Street and Drexel Avenue on the city’s South Side, prompting a large-scale police response and ongoing investigation.
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area following reports of multiple individuals shot.
Upon arrival, they located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Initial reports indicate that one of the victims may be a 5-year-old child.
The condition of the victims has not yet been disclosed, and authorities have not confirmed the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The scene remained active for several hours as detectives canvassed the area for evidence, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are leading the investigation.
Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit anonymous tips through CPD Tip at cpdtip.com.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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.”