Crime
Kalynthia Mitchell Killed in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery, Ala. — The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night.
Officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Park Towne Way at approximately 11:40 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim, identified as Kalynthia Mitchell, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medical personnel.
A homicide investigation has been launched, and detectives are actively working to gather information surrounding the circumstances of the shooting.
At this time, no further details have been released, including potential suspects or motives.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by contacting Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 625-2831.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.”