A Cold Discovery on Morrison Road

The quiet neighborhood surrounding the 2700 block of Morrison Road was shattered when deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office discovered Jalen Locklear lying unresponsive on the pavement. The scene was one of grim confusion as first responders worked frantically to stabilize him. He was rushed across county lines to a hospital in Scotland County, but the trauma he sustained was too severe. Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, Jalen later died from his injuries, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a community paralyzed by the sudden, violent nature of his passing.

A Family Left in the Shadows of Grief

For the Locklear family, the news of Jalen’s death is a nightmare from which they cannot wake. Jalen was a young man known for his deep roots in the Maxton community and a spirit that couldn’t be dampened. Now, instead of planning for his future, his loved ones are gathered in a Scotland County hospital hallway, forced to say goodbye to a man who was the heartbeat of their home. The transition from an “ordinary evening” to a life-shattering tragedy has left his parents and siblings searching for any scrap of information that might explain why their son was left dying on a roadside.

Seeking Justice in a Silent Neighborhood

As authorities confirm the details of the incident, the investigation has shifted into high gear. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is working tirelessly to determine what happened in the moments leading up to Jalen being found. The “hot and shocking” nature of this case has put the community on edge, as neighbors wonder how such a brutal incident could occur so close to their front doors. There is a collective outcry for justice, with friends and family pleading for anyone with information to come forward. Maxton will not rest until the truth behind Jalen’s final moments is brought into the light of day.