Crime
22-year-old Chance McCowin killed in North Omaha shooting
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Police Department has identified the victim killed in a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in North Omaha as 22-year-old Chance McCowin.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after midnight near North 24th Street and Patrick Avenue, in the midst of a Native Omaha Days event.
According to investigators, the shooting followed a physical altercation that escalated into violence.
Emergency responders transported three victims to a nearby hospital. McCowin was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
The other two victims—32-year-old Dontavis Montgomery and 24-year-old Tai’Jianea Henderson—are reported to be in stable condition, according to Omaha police.
During a briefing at the scene, OPD Captain Ken Fox urged families to prioritize safety: “If your loved ones are down here, tell your loved ones to go home. Make sure your loved ones are home.”
As of now, no suspect information has been released.
The Omaha Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with details related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or submit anonymous tips through Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867).
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.”