Crime
Surveillance Video Captures Moments Leading Up to Shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah
SAVANNAH, GA — A shooting at Oglethorpe Mall on Wednesday evening left multiple people injured and prompted a large-scale emergency and law enforcement response.
Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther addressed the media shortly after the incident, confirming that the violence stemmed from an altercation between two groups — not an active shooter situation.
“This is not a random act of violence,” Chief Gunther stated. “It appears to have been two groups involved in a dispute that escalated into gunfire. This was not an active shooter scenario.”
According to Gunther, three individuals — two young adults and one juvenile — sustained gunshot wounds.
Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. Chatham EMS confirmed that a total of seven people were transported from the scene, four of whom suffered medical emergencies unrelated to gunfire.
One individual remains in critical condition.
The shooting began inside a store within the mall and continued outside, according to police.
The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., prompting the immediate evacuation of Oglethorpe Mall and a swift lockdown of surrounding areas.
Firefighters from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 574 were dispatched at approximately 5:43 p.m. Multiple ambulances responded to the scene, and additional fire and EMS personnel were deployed to assist with triage and transportation of victims.
Authorities described the situation as “active and dangerous” earlier in the evening, urging the public to avoid the area. Witnesses reported being ordered to shelter in place inside stores until law enforcement secured the mall.
Security camera footage of the incident has since surfaced online, though law enforcement has not yet commented on the contents of the leak.
The Savannah Police Department, alongside other local and federal agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials have not announced any arrests or identified the individuals involved.
“This is a serious matter that involved multiple victims and created fear and confusion in our community,” Gunther added. “We are working diligently to ensure justice is served and the public remains safe.”
Residents are encouraged to report any additional information or video related to the incident and to continue avoiding the area while the investigation remains active.
Updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.”