Crime
17-year-old Carizma Fox killed in Waterbury shooting
The Waterbury Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl early Friday morning in what authorities have classified as a homicide.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area of 185 Willow Street at approximately 2:48 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered a teenage female suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim, identified as Carizma Fox of Waterbury, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Preliminary findings indicate that a disturbance involving a group of individuals took place on the street prior to the shooting.
“A disturbance occurred outside involving a group of individuals, which led to the shooting,” said Lt. Ryan Bessette, Public Information Officer for the Waterbury Police Department.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Fox was a student at Enlightenment School.
In response to the tragedy, Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz issued a statement expressing condolences and outlining available support services for students.
“It is with profound sadness that I share the tragic loss of one of our students at Enlightenment School,” said Dr. Schwartz. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends during this difficult time.”
Grief counseling services were made available Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the school.
Additional mental health resources are being offered through Wellmore Mobile Crisis, available by dialing 211, and the Wellmore Urgent Crisis Center, located at 141 East Main Street, which is open 24/7 for walk-ins.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Department Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234.
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.”