LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – Robeson County officials say a Lumberton man is charged with murder, among other crimes, in the killing of a 17-year-old on Thursday.
According to Major Anthony Thompson, Dakota Jones, 23, of Lumberton is charged with first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Deputies responded to 240 Offie Jones Road in Lumberton at 2:24 p.m. Thursday for a reported shooting. Deputies found the victim, later identified as Jeremiah Dakota Locklear, 17, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Locklear was taken to the hospital where he later died from the shooting, confirms Major Thompson.
Witnesses told deputies that Locklear was outside, multiple gunshots were heard and the 17-year-old ran toward the porch of his home saying he had been hit. Major Thompson says a person was seen running toward a truck, getting into it and leaving the home shortly after the shots were fired.
Major Thompson confirms Jones was arrested around 4:40 p.m. Friday.
