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Homicide
September 13, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
On Friday, 09/13/2024 at approximately 12:42am, Officers with the Laurinburg Police Department responded to shots fired at Waffle House, 1302 Scotland Crossing Dr., Laurinburg, NC. Upon arrival, officers located a male employee, later identified as Burlie Dawson Locklear, 18yoa of Spring Hill Rd, Red Springs, NC, inside Waffle House suffering from a gunshot wound. LOCKLEAR was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital where he later died.
Suspect is described as a black male, light skin, with long dreads, facial hair including a beard and mustache, 5’8”-5”10”, 140lbs-18lbs, last seen wearing dark blue pull over hoodie, blue jeans, and white shoes. The suspect was operating a dark grey in color possibly 2014 model Chevrolet.
Investigation has revealed that the suspect came to the business and ordered food. While the food was being prepared, the suspect became more agitated and verbally abusive toward the employees. Once the food was provided to the suspect, the suspect walked toward the Chevrolet, turned and fired two shots in the direction of the business striking LOCKLEAR. The suspect then fled onto Scotland Crossing Drive toward W. Boulevard.
Homicide
July 28, 2023
Scotland County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public assistance for the identification and arrest of the individuals responsible for the Murder of Kayla Maree Hodge on 07/28/2023. They need to be held accountable.
Kayla, a 30 year old mother of four was shot and killed in front of her children at her residence on Hillcreek Road, Wagram during a home invasion. Her children, ranging in age of 4 months to 8 years old will grow up now without their mother because of two masked men. According to Captain Randy Dover, "we have some leads but we need more information." He added that someone has information that can help solve this Murder. "These children have to live with that. They saw it," said Captain Randy Dover.
Homicide
November 07, 2022
On Monday, 11/07/2022 at approximately 10:00pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Wagram Street, Laurinburg, NC reference to shots fired. On arrival, officers located John Lavar SHAW, 37yoa male with gunshot wounds deceased in the front yard of a residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurinburg Police Department at 910-276-3211, Scotland Crimestoppers at 910-266-8146, www.scotlandcountycs.com or the mobile app P3tips.
