Crime
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Hospital Employee Outside Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
BATON ROUGE, LA – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Patricia Jackson, who was killed Wednesday afternoon outside Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) Hospital in what police believe was a domestic-related incident.
The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) confirmed that the suspect, 60-year-old Roland Domino, was taken into custody shortly after 7 p.m. on the Mississippi River Bridge following an extensive search.
He has been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.
As of Thursday morning, his bond had not yet been set.
The fatal shooting occurred around 3:50 p.m. in the 5000 block of Hennessy Boulevard, within the hospital parking lot behind the Walgreens store at the corner of Essen Lane and Hennessy Boulevard.
Chief TJ Morse of BRPD stated that Jackson, an employee of OLOL, was leaving work when she got into a verbal altercation with Domino in the parking lot.
The argument escalated, leading Domino to allegedly open fire, striking Jackson multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Following the shooting, the hospital was placed on lockdown for approximately an hour as a precautionary measure.
The lockdown was lifted just before 5 p.m., according to a hospital spokesperson.
BRPD officers located Domino on the Mississippi River Bridge around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
He was approached by uniformed officers and taken into custody without incident.
Authorities revealed that Domino has a criminal history that includes forgery, simple burglary, aggravated assault, and simple battery.
Our Lady of the Lake Health President, Chuck Spicer, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting Jackson’s role as a valued member of the hospital staff.
“Thoughts are with the family. They lost a family member—a daughter, a mother, and a sister. Our work family lost one of our own,” Spicer said. “Thanks to the first responders and our security team for acting quickly. Please give us time to heal and grieve. Thank you again to law enforcement for their presence.”
OLOL Health also issued an official statement following the incident:
*”Our Lady of the Lake is a beacon of healing for our community, and today that sacred space was shattered by a tragic act of violence. We lost a member of our work family, a mother, and a friend to many.
We want to thank law enforcement for their quick response, the team members who jumped into action to provide care, and our security personnel who ensured the safety of our facilities.
Now, we will grieve this loss as a family. We will wrap our arms around her loved ones and provide our staff with access to counseling and support during this difficult time.”*
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact BRPD at (225) 389-2000 or report tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867).
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.”