Crime
24-year-old Kerry Ross killed in Fort Valley shooting
Further details, including information about potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released.
Fort Valley authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon, leaving one person dead.
Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores confirmed that the shooting took place around 4:00 p.m. in the 600 block of Miller Street.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Kerry Ross, who was fatally shot at the scene.
At this stage, the Fort Valley Police Department has enlisted the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to aid in the case.
Chief Flores emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing, with law enforcement officials working to piece together the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Further details, including information about potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.”