Crime
Innocent Bystander Killed in Over-the-Rhine Drive-By Shooting
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood that claimed the life of an innocent bystander late Wednesday night.
According to the Cincinnati Police Department, officers responded to the 1600 block of Republic Street shortly after a ShotSpotter alert was triggered.
Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Chrissy Jones, also known as Bhrissy Jones.
Investigators believe Jones was walking near the intersection of Green and Vine streets when a suspect fired approximately 15 rounds from a passing vehicle, striking her.
Officials confirmed that she was not the intended target of the shooting.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. At this time, no suspect information has been released.
Authorities are interviewing a witness and continuing to gather evidence as the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Cincinnati police.
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.”