Crime
11-Year-Old Caiden Connor Dies from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Inside Shreveport Home
SHREVEPORT, La. – Authorities have confirmed that 11-year-old Caiden Connor has died following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), the incident occurred in the 500 block of West 74th Street in the West Cedar Grove neighborhood at approximately 9:30 p.m..
Investigators say the boy gained access to a firearm inside the residence and accidentally discharged it.
Caiden was transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport by his 19-year-old brother.
Despite immediate medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries.
SPD officers recovered the firearm at the scene and confirmed that there were no signs of foul play.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials emphasized the incident as a tragic reminder of the importance of firearm safety.
“Firearms should always be secured and out of reach of children to prevent such tragedies,” said Cpl. Chris Bordelon. “SPD urges all gun owners to practice responsible firearm safety to help prevent future accidents.”
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging the public to take proactive steps to ensure weapons are safely stored and inaccessible to minors.
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.”