Crime
16-Year-Old Elk Grove High School Student Arrested for Possession of Loaded, Unserialized Firearm
A 16-year-old student at Elk Grove High School was arrested on campus after authorities discovered a loaded, unserialized firearm in his possession.
The incident prompting a swift response from school officials and law enforcement.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Elk Grove Unified School District received reports suggesting that a student might have a firearm on school grounds.
Sacramento County Deputies and Elk Grove Police Officers, including School Resource Officers, were immediately dispatched to investigate the situation.
School staff escorted the student to the front office; however, he began resisting when officers attempted to place him in handcuffs. Following a brief struggle, officers successfully restrained the student and conducted a search of his belongings. Inside the student’s backpack, they found a loaded handgun with no serial number, often referred to as a “ghost gun.”
The student was arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall, where he faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Possession of a loaded firearm on school property
- Possession of an unserialized firearm
- Resisting arrest
The Elk Grove Unified School District emphasized its commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff. In a statement, they urged parents and students to report any concerning behavior or threats to school administrators or law enforcement immediately.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident to determine how the student obtained the firearm and whether additional safety measures are necessary.
This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and reporting potential threats to ensure the safety of educational environments. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss the dangers of firearms with their children and to monitor their activities closely.
Anyone with additional information about this case is urged to contact the Elk Grove Police Department.
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.”