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Surviving Victims Identified in Robeson County Mass Shooting Dixon Drive near McGirt Gin Road in Maxton
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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.

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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:

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  • 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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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.

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Mustapha Kharbouch Now-Deleted 2024 Manifesto Published in Institute for Palestine Studies Recovered

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Mustapha Kharbouch now-deleted 2024 Manifesto Published in Institute for Palestine Studies Recovered Brown University Shooting Suspect
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Brown University has removed multiple online references to student activist Mustapha Kharbouch in the days following a deadly campus shooting, a move that has drawn public attention amid heightened online speculation—despite law enforcement officials confirming that no suspects or persons of interest have been identified in the investigation.

Archived versions of Brown University webpages show that Kharbouch, a first-year student at the time, was previously listed in several university-affiliated roles, including as a student assistant and Cultural Programming Coordinator connected to the Global Brown Center.

His academic interests were described as focusing on International and Public Affairs and Anthropology, with involvement in Middle East–focused academic, cultural, and student programming.

Those pages are no longer accessible, and Kharbouch’s social media accounts have also been deactivated.

A verified buyer from the United States with the name “Mustapha K.” reviewed a 9MM muzzle brake through the Wing Tactical website on December 29th, 2024 — the same caliber used in the Brown shooting.

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A verified buyer from the United States with the name "Mustapha K." reviewed a 9MM muzzle brake through the Wing Tactical website on December 29th, 2024 — the same caliber used in the Brown shooting.

There are approximately a few hundred people in the entire United States with that first name + last initial combination.

University officials have not issued a public explanation for the removal of the online profiles.

The changes occurred as online speculation intensified in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, with social media users circulating screenshots of archived university pages and past writings associated with Kharbouch.

Among the materials resurfaced by online users was a 2024 essay authored by Kharbouch and published by the Institute for Palestine Studies as part of a special student essay series titled Genocide in Gaza: Student Essays — Brown University Encampment 2024.

The essay, titled “I Hear the Voice of My Ancestors Calling: From the Camps to the Campus,” was published on August 13, 2024, months before the shooting. The piece is a first-person reflective essay examining Palestinian identity, intergenerational memory, student activism, and questions of hope amid displacement, war, and protest.

Mustapha Kharbouch's now-deleted 2024 manifesto — published in the Institute for Palestine Studies — has been recovered by internet sleuths.
Mustapha Kharbouch's now-deleted 2024 manifesto — published in the Institute for Palestine Studies — has been recovered by internet sleuths.
Mustapha Kharbouch's now-deleted 2024 manifesto — published in the Institute for Palestine Studies — has been recovered by internet sleuths.
Mustapha Kharbouch's now-deleted 2024 manifesto — published in the Institute for Palestine Studies — has been recovered by internet sleuths.

The article includes poetic excerpts adapted from “Ancestors Song,” a chant popularized during student-led Palestine solidarity actions at Brown University, and documents Kharbouch’s participation in campus organizing efforts, including sit-ins, hunger strikes, rallies, and the Brown Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

The essay situates these experiences within a broader discussion of decolonial thought, feminist theory, and Palestinian history, including reflections on the 1948 Nakba and the author’s family history as a third-generation stateless Palestinian refugee raised in Lebanon.

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The content of the essay is ideological, autobiographical, and academic in nature.

There is no reference to violence on campus, nor any indication of intent or planning related to criminal activity.

The Institute for Palestine Studies has not issued any statement suggesting the piece is under review or connected to the shooting.

Despite widespread online conjecture, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Providence Police, have not named Mustapha Kharbouch as a suspect or person of interest, and have publicly stated that there is no evidence linking him to the shooting.

Investigators have emphasized that the case remains active and that conclusions are being guided strictly by verified evidence.

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Authorities have cautioned against drawing inferences from online speculation, warning that unsubstantiated claims can compromise investigations and cause undue harm to individuals not implicated by facts.

Media analysts and campus observers have suggested that Brown University’s decision to remove online references may have been taken as a protective or precautionary measure, particularly as misinformation and harassment proliferated across social media platforms following the attack.

Similar actions have been taken by institutions in other high-profile incidents to limit doxxing, targeted harassment, or the misinterpretation of publicly available biographical information during periods of heightened tension.

Brown University has not confirmed whether the removals were temporary, administrative, or safety-related in nature.

Authorities continue to urge the public to rely on confirmed information released by law enforcement and to avoid amplifying unverified narratives.

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As of the most recent update, no arrests have been announced, no individuals have been publicly identified as suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with credible information related to the shooting has been asked to contact investigators directly.

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