Crime
32-year-old Joshua Wolfe injured after shooting on Elm Street in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Elm Street, according to the Biddeford Police Department.
Authorities responded to the scene following reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered 32-year-old Joshua Wolfe suffering from a gunshot wound.
Wolfe was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
In a public statement, Wolfe addressed the incident, assuring the community of his condition and clarifying the circumstances.
“You will likely see a news story or Facebook post circulating regarding an incident that occurred today on Elm Street in Biddeford. First and foremost, I am alive. Thank you so much to everyone that has reached out,” Wolfe stated.
He emphasized that the incident was entirely random, adding, “The incident that occurred was not connected to either of the businesses that I own and was not with an individual that I know. This was a 100% random encounter. The individual that shot me is now in custody and there is currently no danger to the public.”
Police have confirmed that a suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or further details regarding the motive or events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Biddeford Police Department.
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.”