Crime
Video Captures Moments Mass Shooting at Family Gathering on Cherryhill Street in Houston’s Mayfair Neighborhood
HOUSTON, TX – A family barbecue in Houston’s Mayfair neighborhood turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire broke out, leaving 14 people shot, including one confirmed fatality, and several others in critical condition.
The shooting occurred in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive near Loop 610 and Mykawa Road, shortly before 1:00 a.m.
According to Houston Police Department (HPD) Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, the violence began after an uninvited guest at the party was asked to leave.
As he walked away, he allegedly opened fire, prompting individuals at the gathering to return gunfire.
The chaotic exchange of gunfire scattered victims throughout the property and surrounding areas.
HPD officers arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial 911 call and encountered an active and rapidly evolving situation.
Gunshots were still being reported nearby as officers worked to secure the area. Emergency medical responders began treating victims on-site, while others were rushed to hospitals by ambulance or private vehicles.
Among those transported were three gunshot victims dropped off at a nearby Jack-in-the-Box restaurant on Long Street.
In total, 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, with one person pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Several victims underwent emergency surgeries and remain in critical condition, while others are reported to be in stable condition.
Multiple individuals were detained at the scene for questioning, and police have since taken two suspects into custody, including one suspect apprehended at gunpoint.
Authorities have not confirmed if either suspect is the shooter who initially opened fire.
“This is a very complex, ongoing scene with multiple active crime scenes,” said Assistant Chief Cantu. “It was chaotic from the moment officers arrived, with victims located in various locations and information still coming in.”
The HPD Homicide Division is leading the investigation and urges anyone who attended the party, left before police arrived, or transported victims to contact investigators at 713-308-3600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Police have not released the identities of the deceased or injured individuals at this time, and the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
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.”