One arrested in Red Springs murder at birthday party

One person has been arrested in the shooting death last Saturday at a birthday party in Robeson County. Two others were also arrested.

Zaebrian D. Locklear, 17, of Old Lowery Road in Red Springs, was arrested Wednesday by Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Marshals Service. He is charged with the death of John David Campbell III, 26, of Maxton. He is being held in the Robeson County Detention Center under no bond.

Deputies said they were called around 4:42 a.m. on July 20 to the 200 block of Folly Drive to a call of a person shot. They found Campbell dead in the front yard.

Jonathan Wayne Clark, 26, of Maxton, was also arrested for his part in the incident. Officials said Clark is charged with possession of firearm by a convicted felon. Clark was placed in custody of the Robeson County Detention Center with a $100,000 secured bond.

Gatlin Chavis, 29, of Old Lowery Road Red Springs, was arrested after assaulting an officer during the arrest of Locklear. Chavis is the brother of Locklear. Chavis is charged with misdemeanor probation violation, assault on a government official, communicating threats and resist, delay and obstructing an officer. Chavis was placed in the custody of the Robeson County Detention Center with a $10,000 secured bond.

Robeson County District Attorney’s Office assisted with the investigation. Anyone that was at the party or with information about the case is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 671-3170 or (910) 671-3100.