Crime
Surviving Victims Identified in Robeson County Mass Shooting
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night Halloween celebration in Robeson County ended in tragedy early Saturday when gunfire erupted at a large outdoor gathering on Dixon Drive near McGirt Gin Road in Maxton.
Authorities confirmed that 13 people were shot, including two who were killed and several others who remain hospitalized with critical injuries.
According to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were initially dispatched to 298 Dixon Drive around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in response to a loud music complaint.
Before their arrival, 911 communications received multiple calls reporting that several individuals had been shot at the location.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Jessie Locklear Jr., 49, and Nehemiah Locklear, 16, both of Lumberton, deceased at the scene.
As law enforcement secured the area, additional shooting victims began arriving at nearby hospitals, including Scotland Health Care in Laurinburg and UNC Health Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton.
One victim was later airlifted to an undisclosed medical facility with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say the shooting occurred during a large Halloween-themed outdoor party promoted on social media as a “Dirt Road Halloween Party” with the tagline, “Ain’t no party like the dirt road party.”
Flyers for the event advertised “FREE PJ, BYOB, and leave ya drama with ya mama,” drawing a crowd estimated at over 150 attendees.
When deputies arrived, most of the crowd had already fled, leaving behind overturned tables, scattered debris, and abandoned vehicles.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the following individuals were among those injured:
- Juvenile, 17, of Maxton, NC
- Nicole Harris, 18, of Raeford, NC
- Anthony Harris, 18, of Maxton, NC
- Jerami Locklear, 18, of Laurel Hill, NC
- Trevor Jacobs, 18, of Pembroke, NC
- Tylon Locklear, 20, of Pembroke, NC
- Kiona Oxendine, 22, of Lumberton, NC
- Erin Hatcher, 23, of Pembroke, NC
- Gabriel Bullard, 27, of Lumberton, NC
- Lacy Chavis, 29, of Shannon, NC
- Delilah Locklear, 43, of Lumberton, NC
Several victims remain hospitalized, while others have since been treated and released.
In a statement, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins condemned the violence and emphasized the dangers of mixing alcohol and firearms, particularly among young people.
“This was yet another senseless act of gun violence that has taken the lives of two individuals and left many others seriously injured,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “What makes this even more disturbing is the involvement of teenagers, alcohol, and guns at a large house party. Dozens of videos posted from the event show that alcohol and guns don’t mix—regardless of age. As seen here, the consequences are once again tragic.”
He added that those responsible for the “reckless and heartless act” will be held accountable and extended condolences to the families of the victims and the broader community impacted by the shooting.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is leading the investigation, with assistance from multiple agencies including the Robeson County District Attorney’s Office, Robeson County Emergency Management, Fairmont Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Residents are urged to contact investigators with any information that may aid the case.
📞 Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: 910-671-3100
📧 Email: sheriff.wilkins@robesoncountync.gov
Authorities continue to review social media footage and witness accounts as part of the ongoing investigation.
Crime
New Mexico Teen Darren Munoz Charged With Orchestrating Parents’ Murders in Alleged Financial Plot
A 19-year-old New Mexico man is facing multiple murder-related charges after authorities allege he arranged the killings of his father and stepmother as part of a plan to gain control of their finances and property.
Darren Munoz, 19, is accused of recruiting a friend, 18-year-old Julio Zamora, to carry out the fatal shootings of Oscar Munoz, 58, and Dina Munoz, 71, inside the family’s home in Clovis, New Mexico—located more than 200 miles east of Albuquerque.
Both suspects were taken into custody on Monday, December 15.
According to an arrest affidavit, investigators believe the killings were premeditated and planned over the course of weeks or months. Authorities allege Munoz intended to seize his parents’ assets and financial holdings and believed his father owned an Allsups convenience store franchise, a chain operating hundreds of locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Prosecutors allege the plan called for Zamora to enter the residence through the garage during the early morning hours and shoot both victims while they slept.
Investigators also identified a second individual as a potential backup should Zamora fail to carry out the plan.
Police were dispatched to the Clovis residence at approximately 4:50 a.m. on December 15 after receiving a report of a possible burglary.
Upon arrival, officers found Munoz standing near the open garage.
According to police, Munoz told officers there was no emergency and attempted to dissuade them from entering the home, stating his parents were asleep.
Officers were eventually permitted inside the residence.
Investigators state that Munoz later emerged from a bedroom with blood on his hands.
Both Oscar and Dina Munoz had sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Dina Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Oscar Munoz was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, where he later died from his injuries.
Munoz reportedly told investigators he was awakened by the sound of the garage door alarm but claimed he did not hear any gunshots.
Authorities noted that this account appeared inconsistent with the home’s layout.
Investigators also reported there were no signs of forced entry and no evidence that property had been stolen.
Additional evidence surfaced during the investigation, including statements from Munoz’s girlfriend, who told police he had previously discussed trading an AR-style rifle for another firearm.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows Munoz carrying a 9mm Glock handgun several hours before the killings. Investigators also confirmed that Munoz, Zamora, and others had recently purchased 9mm ammunition together.
Zamora was later arrested outside his residence, where authorities recovered a 9mm Glock handgun believed to have been used in the murders.
Investigators allege Zamora admitted that Munoz asked him to kill his parents.
Darren Munoz is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
Julio Zamora faces two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Both defendants have entered not guilty pleas as the case proceeds through the court system.