Crime
Shalamar Davis Jr Killed, 20-Year-Old Injured in North Omaha Shooting
A 15-year-old boy was killed, and a 20-year-old man was injured following a shooting in north Omaha on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024.
According to the Omaha Police Department (OPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting near 51st and Emmet Streets at approximately 10:28 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located Shalamar Davis Jr., 15, and an unidentified 20-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds near 52nd and Pinkney Streets.
Emergency medical personnel transported Davis to a local hospital in extremely critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The 20-year-old victim was also transported to the hospital and remains in serious condition.
Officials from Omaha Public Schools (OPS) confirmed that Shalamar Davis Jr. was a sophomore at Burke High School.
In a letter to families, Burke High School Principal Darren Rasmussen expressed condolences, stating:
“We are saddened to share that one of our Burke High students, Shalamar Davis, a 10th grader, has died. We have been in contact with his family to share our heartfelt sympathy.”
At this time, police have not identified any suspects or released details regarding a possible motive.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Omaha Police Homicide Unit.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.”