Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr. Faces 5 Federal Charges in Connection with Shooting Deputies

Raleigh, NC – In a shocking turn of events, Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr., a 20-year-old from Robeson County, has been accused of shooting two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies. The incident occurred in September 2023, and has left the community reeling.

Locklear is now facing five federal charges, including one drug trafficking charge, three charges related to firearms, and carjacking with intent to cause serious bodily injury. The carjacking charge was included in a previous criminal complaint. If convicted, Locklear could face a minimum of 40 years and a maximum of life in prison.

According to the indictment, Locklear is alleged to have possessed marijuana and a machine gun in September 2023. The indictment and previous complaint further allege that Locklear shot and injured two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies who were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him. After being struck by gunfire, both deputies took cover behind their patrol car.

Locklear is then alleged to have entered the driver’s side of the patrol car and put the car into reverse as one deputy was located on the ground behind the patrol vehicle. The deputy was able to push himself partially out of the way before Locklear drove over his leg with the car. Locklear was able to drive away in the patrol vehicle and fled the scene. The incident was captured on the deputies’ body cameras.

U.S. Attorney Michael Easley said, "Violence towards law enforcement will never be tolerated in North Carolina. We will use every resource necessary to hold accountable anyone who endangers police or first responders." The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ashley Foxx and Robert Dodson are prosecuting the case.

Locklear faces the following federal charges: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; Possession of a machinegun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; Possession of a machinegun; Carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury; and Discharging a firearm in conjunction with a crime of violence.

A criminal indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 7:24-cr-00033-FL-BM.

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