The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at approximately 12:21 PM, Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Dial Rd in reference to a shooting. Deputies located a male victim suffering multiple gunshot wounds on the scene. The victim was life-flighted to a hospital for further treatment. Detectives with CID, NVSU, and SBI responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. 

On June 26, 2025, Deputies responded to an incident in the close proximities of Haire Road. Charles Locklear was taken into custody without incident and transported to Hoke County Detention Center. Charles Locklear was charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault with Deadly with Intent to Kill, shooting w/in Enclosure Incite Fear, B/E to Terrorize/Injure, Firearm by Felon and received no bond for the listed charges due to pretrial release. The investigation is on-going.  

If you have any information, please contact Detective Ingram at (910)875-5111.