Crime
Rekeea Jackson-Mason, Sister of Actor Rome Flynn, Killed in Springfield Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Springfield Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side, leaving one woman dead.
Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Holly Drive around 3:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The woman was immediately transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Rekeea “Tynese” Jackson-Mason, sister of actor Rome Flynn.
She was a mother of three and is survived by her husband and children.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this devastating loss.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not released details regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.”