Crime
Justin Marshall killed in Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a man early Friday morning in south Minneapolis.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue South at approximately 2:33 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located a man—now identified as Justin Marshall, believed to be in his 30s—suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Marshall was transported to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests that Marshall had been speaking with an individual seated inside a vehicle just prior to the shooting.
At some point, the suspect allegedly exited the vehicle and shot Marshall before fleeing the scene.
No suspect description or vehicle information has been publicly released at this time.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a statement in the aftermath of the shooting:
“We as a community cannot accept this violence and tragedy as normal. Investigators are working diligently to follow up on leads and learn what led up to this tragic shooting. If anyone has any information about this tragedy, please provide it to our investigators.”
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the official cause and manner of death following a scheduled autopsy.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or by calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit information online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.”