Crime
21-year-old Garrett Elliott killed in Fayetteville shooting
Fayetteville, NC – A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD).
Authorities reported that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the 2200 block of Stanton Street.
Upon receiving reports of gunfire, officers promptly responded to the scene, where they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel arrived and provided immediate life-saving measures before transporting the victim to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The victim has been identified as Garrett Elliott, 21, of Fayetteville.
Police confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.
The Fayetteville Police Department has not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective J. Smith with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1851. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477) or online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.”