Crime
David Ramsey Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Step-Grandson
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his 38-year-old step-grandson during an early morning incident on Tuesday, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Authorities say they were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Bell Avenue at approximately 12:45 a.m. following a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ryan Schonlau, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged shooter, identified as David Lee Ramsey, was still present at the home when officers arrived and was immediately detained without incident.
Ramsey and Schonlau were both residents of the home where the shooting occurred, according to police.
Ramsey has since been arrested and formally charged with first-degree murder.
Investigators have not yet disclosed what led to the fatal encounter or what may have motivated the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding any prior history between the two or whether other individuals were present in the home at the time.
Police are expected to provide additional updates as the case progresses.
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.”