Crime
Man Dies by Suicide in Front of Multiple Witnesses, Including Children, on Chadbourne Ridge Road
WATERBORO, Maine – A tragic incident unfolded at the overlook on Chadbourne Ridge Road in Standish, where a man died by suicide in front of multiple witnesses, including ten children.
According to authorities, the individual shot himself in the head with a firearm while standing in view of several people at the scenic overlook.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found the deceased man lying on the ground with the firearm still resting on his chest.
The York County Sheriff’s Office has taken control of the scene.
Standish Rescue has cleared the area, while law enforcement officers continue managing the situation.
Due to the number of witnesses, including multiple minors, the Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from Windham Police Department to help secure the area and manage the bystanders.
Authorities are working to provide support to those who witnessed the event.
This is an active investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
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.”