Crime
16-year-old killed after shooting in Remerton
REMERTON, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), in coordination with the Remerton Police Department, is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old male.
According to authorities, officers with the Remerton Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Baytree Place at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 5.
Upon arrival, they located the teenage victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital.
Despite life-saving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
GBI agents have confirmed that a large number of individuals were present at the scene when the shooting took place.
However, no additional details have been released regarding potential suspects or a motive, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.”