Crime
Police Investigate Reported Shooting in New Port Richey Following Road Rage Incident
Authorities in New Port Richey are actively investigating a reported shooting near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Congress Street.
Witnesses on the scene have stated that at least one individual was struck by gunfire, prompting an ongoing police response.
According to initial reports, the incident began as a road rage dispute near a local gas station.
The situation quickly escalated when one of the individuals involved produced an AR-style firearm and began shooting.
Witnesses stated that the gunfire struck one person near a nearby bar.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where multiple businesses were placed on lockdown as a precaution.
The area remains cordoned off as authorities process the scene. Jersey Girls Bar has been taped off by police as part of the ongoing investigation.
Despite the police presence, Home Saloon has confirmed that its establishment remains open for business and that none of its staff or patrons were directly affected by the incident.
The New Port Richey Police Department has not yet officially confirmed the details of the shooting but stated that a supervisor would provide further information as soon as possible.
This remains a developing situation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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 Sunday 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.
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.”