Crime
Reports of shooting at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY — Authorities are investigating a reported shooting incident at Blue Grass Airport where a significant law enforcement presence has been established.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies are on scene, and air traffic is being diverted to alternate airports as a precaution.
According to preliminary, unconfirmed information, a Kentucky State Police trooper may have been shot by a fugitive during a confrontation at or near the airport.
A source close to law enforcement indicated that the trooper was struck twice, though official confirmation from state police is still pending.
Witnesses in the area described a heavy emergency response, with police, EMS, and tactical units deployed throughout the vicinity of the airport.
Flights have reportedly been delayed or rerouted as the situation continues to unfold.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the suspect, possible motive, or the condition of any injured personnel.
The investigation remains active.
Travelers and members of the public are advised to avoid the area and monitor official channels for updates.
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.”