Robeson County shooting involving stolen ambulance leaves 1 dead; suspect faces multiple charges

MAXTON, N.C. (WTVD) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman on Saturday.

The incident began when Emergency Medical Services responded to a call on Chavis Road in Maxton. While being taken to a hospital, Cheyenne D. Woods, 36, of Red Springs, allegedly pulled out a firearm, assaulted two EMS workers, and took control of the ambulance.

Woods then crashed the ambulance into another vehicle, driven by Marie Locklear, 74, of Red Springs. Locklear was shot by Woods before he fled the scene. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Woods was arrested near the scene and faces charges including first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault on emergency personnel, and firearm-related offenses.

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins described the incident as a “senseless act of murder” committed by a repeat violent offender.

“This individual has demonstrated time and again a complete disregard for human life and the rule of law. Failures to keep known violent offenders incarcerated place innocent citizens at risk, and this tragedy is a painful reminder of the consequences when accountability is lost,” he said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, her family and the EMS personnel who were traumatized during this call for service.”

Wood is being held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100.