Crime
15-Year-Old Boy Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of 15-year-old Tristen Smith in Elsmere
ELSMERE, Ky. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a shooting Monday night in Elsmere, Kentucky, that left 15-year-old Tristen Paige Smith dead.
The incident, now being investigated as a case of domestic violence, has shocked the northern Kentucky community.
According to the Elsmere Police Department (EPD), officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Autumn Road at approximately 8:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and chest. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later arrested a 15-year-old male suspect, who has been charged with murder (domestic violence) and tampering with physical evidence.
While police have not formally released the identities of either the victim or the suspect, multiple sources have identified the victim as Tristen Paige Smith.
The suspect is currently being processed through juvenile court, in accordance with Kentucky law.
Prosecutors will determine at a later stage whether the case will be transferred to adult court.
During the investigation, the suspect reportedly told officers he fled the scene on foot and accidentally dropped the firearm used in the shooting.
As of Tuesday, the handgun has not yet been recovered.
Elsmere police are urging residents in the area to remain vigilant and to immediately call 911 if they discover the missing weapon.
Authorities stress that the firearm should not be handled under any circumstances, as it may pose a danger and could serve as critical evidence in the case.
The investigation is ongoing, and police continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.
Further updates will be provided as the case develops.
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.”