One man died as a result of a shooting in the Trio community in Williamsburg County.
John Lockliear, 33, of Salters, was pronounced dead at Georgetown Memorial Hospital early Sunday, said Williamsburg County Coroner Harrison McKnight.
He said the shooting occurred at a home at 589 Sutton Road.
Andrews Police Chief Harvey Knox said Lockliear was driven to the Andrews Police Department and EMS then transported him to GMH.
“He was deceased before he got to Georgetown County,” Knox said.
The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday, McKnight said.
Information about a suspect in the shooting was not available Sunday evening.
: 12/4/2008
The big word in all of this is "truth". No one knows the "whole truth" at this point in time, and we may never know it. some people say that Johnny told people in the bar that he was going to Lance's house to kill him, but not everyone heard him say it, so how does everyone know it is true. Lance says that Johnny was shooting at his house, and he may have been, but no one knows if you weren't there. Lance says that Johnny came to his door and threatened to kill him, and he may have, but you don't know if you weren't there. Some people are saying that Johnny didn't even have a gun on him, and maybe he didn't, but no one knows if they weren't there. I know several members of the Tilton Family, and most of them are just as hot headed as Johnny was. "If" Johnny came to Lanc's house to kill him, and shot up his house and property, then what can you expect to happen. Had it been me, I would not have waited for my husband to get the gun, I would have gotten it myself and started shooting back. "If" Johnny did not have a gun on his person, and he was not shooting at the house, then Lance should never have shot his gun. There is also a question about how many times Johnny was hit, and how many people were shooting. "If" he was hit more than once, then everyone needs to wait on the ballistics report to see which bullet actually caused the fatal wound, before you point fingers. Yes, Lance may have hit him with his bullet, but that may not be the bullet that killed him if there was more than one bullet in him. There is so much that is still unknown, that none of us can truely say what did or did not take place. The unfortunate thing is that a life was lost because of this. Since Johnny is not here to tell his story, only God may ever know the whole truth. I just pray that, "if" things did not happen as Lance says they did, then he will come clean and live up to his actions. "If" they did happen as he says, then I pray that people will leave him alone and allow him to heal, because taking a life (even in self defense) is not an easy thing to live with. The Locklear family and the Tilton family will be in my prayers. I pray that God will give each of them the strength to get through this and the wisdom to know that revenge is not the answer.
: 12/4/2008
This comment is being made in regards to some of the postings I have been reading. If I were all of you I would think before I started RUNNING YOUR MOUTHS about events that happened. Unless you were there you are just going on here say. As for the comment made by georgetown girl you need to get your facts straight. Johnny was shot by THREE DIFFERENT GUNS. Were you at the hospital? Did you SEE HIM WITH YOUR OWN EYES? NO YOU DIDN'T! And as for Johnny shooting 10 times its kind of hard to shoot a gun and there be NO TRACES OF GUN POWDER on his hands. When a test comes back NEGATIVE then that means he didn't fire now doesn't it. Everyone that has something to say should just keep their mouths shut and let the LAW do their jobs. Anyone who knew Johnny knows he had a mouth on him when he was drinking. But if they truley knew him they would know he had a LOVEING SOUL AND HEART. HE LOVED HIS KIDS, POLLY, AND HIS FAMILY. Yes he was wrong for going over to Lance's house and for that I do blame him and Daniel. They knew better. But how can three people shoot a man that many times and not own up to what they did. NO ONE DESERVES TO BE KILLED THAT WAY. NO MATTER WHAT!!!! As for Lance and his family I am sorry Johnny came over there and that you are going through this. No one knows how you feel. My prayers go out to all of Johnny's family and his friends. May we all find the strength to get through this and remember him as the fun loving person that he was.
: 12/4/2008
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: 12/4/2008
I keep hearing there are two sides to a story, but there are three sides. The side of both parties involved, and then the TRUTH! What puzzles me is if Johnny came to Lance's house to kill him, and told him so, why did a wild wild west shoot out occur for 30 minutes? If there was bad blood between the two why did Lance open the door to begin with? He could have called the authorities. I know how sorry they are, but it certainly would have made it look a lot better than the shoot out that occured. If he really thought his life was in danger why was he shooting to injure? While I would hate to be in that position, you can bet if I thought I was in danger enough to pull out my gun it would be used. He would have been dropped at the door. All of these folks should be skilled shots, and only one man down?? Too much grand standing if they thought their life was in danger. It is begining to look like all parties involved should be charged with something. I am all for someone protecting their home, but this looks like a little more than that. All parties involved are vindicative people, and while I hate anyone lost their life it is unfortunate that all are not deceased. Before long this nonsense will cause an innocent person to be harned.
: 12/4/2008
funny how one shot can leave so many bullet holes in johnny, his face arms front and back of hands and leg...johnnys girlfriend was at home that night and not spinning around in lances yard...she is a good woman who lost the love of her life and i pray for you miss polly and ethan and my katie brooke...lances family will soon realize that two sides to every story dont mean anything, its the one side that knows the truth and thats the good lord so on judgement day i wonder which side he then will be on since he can lie all he wants to now and a few misguided people will believe him but god knows the truth and i hope lance will remember that
: 12/4/2008
at 3:30 today Daniel was charged with Malicious damage to property and assualt and battery with intent to kill.
: 12/3/2008
I just wanna say...There is ALOT redacted from the update from the W'burg County Sherrif's office. I have several questions that I would love to know the answers to... Were there any gun shot holes or casings found in the house? Was there any residue found on Johnny's hand? Who was actually wih Johnny? One update in the G'town times had that after trying to get into Lance's house, he got back into his truck with his girlfriend and started spinning the yard and shooting...(maybe it was a typo on the newspaper's end.) If Daniel was actually driving him..did he actually know the way ouot of Suttons? Being that he wasn't from around here, and hasn't been here all that long. How many times was Johnny actually shot? Was Johnny overheard in the bar (Sara's) saying he was going to Lance's house to kill him? If so, shouldn't that person have warned authorities? There are soooo many unanswered questions!! We may never know all of the answers. I do not condone what Johnny did at all! I know with out a shout of a doubt, that if someone came to our house threatening to kill and firinng off his gun, My husband would have shot too! I don't believe Lance shot to kill. He shot to injure. My prayers go ouot to Lance and his family! I pray God will give you the strength to get through all of this. I pray Lance that you can forgive yourself for this tragic thing. You only did what we all would have done. For all of the Lockliear family and love ones. I pray for you all, I pray you will find peace and comfort in the moemories you have! I know this is hard, but rely on God and he will get you through it! Cody I just want you to know that your Daddy loved you very much! Many many times did his eyes and face light up when he talked about you! He would brag to anyone who would listen...I especially remember the night, I think it was last Dec. actually your Daddy was so excited that you had beaten a grown man in the turkey shoot. I pray that you will hold all of the speciaal memories close to you heart and never forget them! Thru them I pray you ill be comforted! Now I wanna say this to everyone who has posted on this thing....Lets stop the rumors, and let's pray for all three of these familys! Johnny's, Lance's and Daniel's. This tragic thing happened to all three familys in very different ways. We should all come together now as one and lift them all up to the Good Lord, and let him take care of the rest!
: 12/3/2008
I know that there are two sides to every story. There is also this thing called Intellagence. The fact is that a young man was at a bar drinking and making remarks that he was gone to kill Lance Tilton, listen closely UNBELIVABLE, then the young man goes to his home to get a gun, when he lives his home he goes to the home of Lance Tilton's, when the young man arrives there he goes to the door, he let's Lance know that he is there to kill him, then the young man fires the gun, whether he hits the house or not is no concern because his misson was to kill Lance not disroy his house, within the time frame that he was there he managed to shoot at the vehicles, the boats, and he actually aims his gun and fires towards Lance's uncles as they come to help Lance, meanwhile all this time not once did they try to leave now this young man is not only putting Lance's life at risk he is risking the life of Lance's whole family. You tell me if you were in the situation what would you do? No one would sit there at wait to die. The only people that would say differ is the greiving, mad, or just liars. The only person that would have been a murder that night is the young man. If he would have accomplished what he sat out to do that night then you could call him a MURDER. Let it rest.
: 12/3/2008
Bloomingvale: You are so correct. Thanks-Let There Be Peace On Earth & Goodwill Toward ALL MEN!!
: 12/3/2008
Some people have the miss comseption that Johnny was shot multiple times. Well i just want to let you know that before you go and make a statement you need to find out the facts. The only person that fired their gun over ten times was Johnny. You need to know the difference between hear say and facts. Unless you are trying to make Lance be the suspect and not the victim. Either way Lance did what any man would do, he protected his family not matter the cost. As for the Tilton family please help Lance get through this ordeal. No one should have to go thru this alone. I also want to let the Lockleir family know that i am very sorry for thier lost. Remember him as you know him. Everbody makes mistakes I hate that this one cost him his life.
: 12/3/2008
I find that the comments left here are such a mess, is this what our town has come to? I would have thought there would have have been enough dignity and compassion left in us, that we wouldn't resort to name calling or Judging(that's the Good Lord's Job). Just remember a young boy had to bury his Daddy today, something none of us wish to do I assure you, and its hard enough for him to just go on living without his Daddy, than to also have to hear all this crap from people who are just on the sidelines...there is also another young man suffering with the fact that he had to take someones life, a feeling I'm sure none of us would like to live with , I would just pray that your eyes be open and your heart filled with compassion when you speak of this, we really don't need to hear any of this, it won't give Johnny back to us and it won't take the pain and agony away from Lance, but maybe one day Peace will be on Earth.
: 12/3/2008
I DO NOT KNOW EITHER SIDE OF THE FAMILYS INVOLVED I DO HOWEVER KNOW THAT A MAN IS DEAD NO MATTER WHO DID IT OR FOR WHAT REASON HE IS GONE AND THE FAMILY'S HERE ARE HAVING TO TRY TO MOVE ON IF LANCE WAS DEFENDING HIS SELF OR HIS FAMILY THEN HE WILL BE JUSTLY INVESTIGATED AND FREE OF CHARGES HE STILL WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE FACT THAT A MAN IS DEAD BECAUSE OF HIM EVEN IF HE WAS DEFENDING HIMSELF I AM SURE THAT THIS WILL BE A HARD THING FOR HIM TO CARRY WITH HIM SO PLEASE BE A LITTLE MORE UNDERSTANDING HERE GUYS BECAUSE EITHER WAY YOU LOOK AT IT A FAMILY IS SUFFERING HERE BECAUSE OF A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT COULD HAVE TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE FAMILYS LOSS AND I AM SO VERY GLAD TO THE OTHER FAMILY THAT NO ONE WAS HURT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
: 12/3/2008
Johnny was only shot once. And his truck was not the only one that took a beating. So did the victims and his dads and his uncles
: 12/3/2008
"Andrews" please, Today is Johnny's funeral can everyone just stop all the negative comments and give the Lockliear's some peace while they say their final good-bye's. Leave all the who, what when where and why's to the investigators. These families are in enough pain then to sit here and read all the negative comments being said about both families. Have some dignity!!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to both families. R.I.P Johnny you will be missed!
: 12/3/2008
I hate that people are trying down lance. No he is not perfect, but he is a good man. He is a loving son, brother, daddy, cousin, grandson. He is a hardworker. He is a hunter he is his a fisherman. He is what a man should be. Yes he has been drunk, he has got in little tiffs, He had his tale spaked as a little boy, but he was raised right. He is not a murderer. Lance is a wonderful person and deserves only the best. Unfortunatly this tragedy is hendering him. He did not try to kill johnny he just wanted johnny and Daniel to stop shooting. So please see this for what it is. It is a tragedy an unfortunat tragedy. Leave Lance and his Family alone, so they can heal.
: 12/3/2008
I think its funny how everyone is trying to defend Johnny in this matter. Yea he died because he got shot but the sad thing is that it would have never taken place if HE had not gone out there to harm someone else. What does it matter that he did or didn't shoot at the house? He did shoot at someones property!! I am just wondering exactly what the Lockliears whould do if the shoe were on the other foot?!? And don't say you wouldn't have shot to kill because we ALL know thats a lie! Think about it. You are saying its OKAY to go to someones home, on their property, and shoot like a dumbass but don't expect to get shot back at....Thats just stupid thinking!
: 12/3/2008
Can someone please give me the website to sign Johnnys guestbook? I unfortunatly was not able to make it to South Carolina for the services with my family. Might I add that some of the comments that are being left on here are just awful!! More people need to come on here and write their condolences rather than writing "he got what he deserved".
: 12/3/2008
johnny did not die bc daniel didnt ake him straight to the hospital (how could he when his tires were shot out?) johny died when lance shot him in one of his main arteries in his leg
: 12/3/2008
were there any bullet holes actually in the house? since i hear johnny and daniel just shot up a boat and truck...so if no one was shooting at the house then really they had no intention of harming lance or his family and lance tim and greg killed johnny but shooting him multiple times, killers need to go to jail
: 12/3/2008
This goes to Pioneer of Daniel's home town. You tell me how many young adults have NOT been into or around bad things. You are obviously not a parent trying to raise children is this crazy world. Maybe if you ever have children or are raising children now you won't have to eat your words trashing Daniel. Your only purpose in your comments is to bad mouth Daniel. People like you just want to "stir the pot". I was taught that if you can't say something nice about someone then you need to keep your mouth shut! Keep your gossip in Boone because we don't want to hear it!!!!
: 12/2/2008
Let everyone learn from this, it is a god-given right to protect oneself and family at all cost. Those who go looking for trouble...will find it and it won't always turn out in their favor. This world is very screwed up when a man and his family can't sleep in peace at night. Here lately, houses are being broken into, people assaulted, and women mugged in broad daylight. Everyone should keep two loaded guns on the night stands as we do because this world is getting worse everyday. You better believe if it's trouble you're looking for...B-vale ain't the place because we've go plenty of ammo to go around. Not a threat, just a promise. Protect yourse. MAY GOD BLEES US ALL!!
: 12/2/2008
My husband grew up near the Blakelys and the Lockliears and were friends with members of each family. The incident on November 30 was indeed a horrible tragedy. I have three sons from age 24 to 38 and and I, too know that hotheads, alcohol and guns do not make a good mix. We ask why and how could this happen? Was it a long standing feud, a grudge that could not be forgotten? Years from now, nobody will remember or care except the two families that have had to endure this tragic nightmare. Young people, please look at this senseless death of a young man - a son, a grandson, a brother, and a father, before you make a bad decision that you can't take back. We all need to pray for these families and ask God to give them strength to face the days ahead. Name calling and remarks such as the one posted by AN ANDREWS CITIZAN is disgraceful. These families are in enough pain without such ignorance!!! Posted by A Concerned Friend 12/2/08z
: 12/2/2008
lance is not the angel everybody thinks he is ... he was just as bad if not worse than johnny ... no one deserves to die but if johnny so called got what he deserved then lance will too
: 12/2/2008
I am not taking sides in this whole situation either. I was not there at the time the events occurred. But I have known Lance since we were young and we both have lost our temper at times. Hell, we have even fought a few times. However, I cannot see Lance killing someone in cold blood and I feel like there is a lot more to this "small town" story than meets the eye. One thing is for sure though, the truth has not came out and will eventually surface...hince the word "redacted." I hate the fact that another life has been lost and I hope everyone involved can learn to ultimately forgive and forget. God Speed.
: 12/2/2008
has anyone been arrested or charged for this?
: 12/2/2008
You mean may God be with Lance, his family, AND Johhny's family too! A true Christian would pray for peace for both sides. I personally feel for both sides and I am praying for all who may be suffering.
: 12/2/2008
YOU ALL ARE SO INVOLVED WITH COMMENTS HERE THAT NUMBER APPROCHING 100, BUT GO TO JOHNNYS GUEST BOOK SITE WHERE YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST RESPECTS AND THERES ONLY "" 4 "" THIS IS REDICULOUS......!!! RIGHT OR WRONG GOOD OR BAD HE DESERVES TO HAVE A RESPECTFUL GOODBY BY ALL FOR HIS TIME ON EARTH.
: 12/2/2008
While some of you are trying to paint Johnny with evil, I know both families. While Johnny had his ways, you can bet the others involved had their issues as well. Reading the comments and hearing the gossip as to what took place, I sure hope there is a forensics team working with the evidence. Judging by the comments things don't ad up. I have known Johnny all his life and while he was no saint (none of us are) he didn't go there for no reason.
: 12/2/2008
WHOEVER SAID ABOUT ALL OF IT STARTING WITH ALCOHOL IS """ABSOLUTLY RIGHT""" THIS ALL PROBLY WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN SO ELEVATED IF IT WERE NOT FOR A HELPING HAND OF ALCOHOL TO PUT THINGS IN MOTION AND NOT THINK WITH A CLEAR HEAD ABOUT YOUR ACTIONS...I WISH PEACE FOR ALL THE FAMILYS MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES AND HOPE THE IGNORANT ONES THAT THINK IN A VENGFUL WAY WILL GROW UP AND NOT BOW TO THE STEREOTYPE WAY THAT SOME REGARD YOU AS IN THE SOUTH..
: 12/2/2008
To all who drink alcohol and cannot control it. Alcohol is a killer, especially when too much of it causes you to act in a violent manner and also when you drive and kill someone. My thoughts and prayers are with all who are involved in this tragedy. I would like to also say to the members of all concerned that you, yourself think about what really caused this tragedy (ALCOHOL) and if you drink then maybe it is time that you QUIT!!! Alcohol is a killer 12-02-08
: 12/2/2008
For the ones that said that Lance should have waited for the Law -- what was he supposed to do in the mean time.. hope that a bullet didnt kill one of his family members? To the one that called Lance a M*U*R*D*E*R*E*R - You need to THINK- if he [johnny] would not have been looking for trouble, he may still be here today! I am not saying that any man deserves to die- May God be with everyone that is affected by this tragedy!!!!
: 12/2/2008
i think that it was a bad thing that happend to johnny,but if he came to my house shoting i would do the same thing. Lance was protecting his family. the lockleirs are a mess up family.
: 12/2/2008
For anybody that thinks that Lance should have called the law and waited, what was he supposed to do until the law got there????? He did what any true man around here would have done-- He protected his family-- There ISNT any wrong in what he did!!! For the one that called him a M*U*R*D*E*R*E*R---- you need to think-- Johnny would still be alive, if he would have left his gun at home- May God be with Lance and His Family--
: 12/2/2008
I am a former employee of the Lockliear family. Johnny came in the restaurant many times. He was never out of hand when I saw him. My heart goes out to Miss Polly and the children that lived with them...also to Rufus...Johnny loved you so very much....
: 12/2/2008
I'm from Daniel's hometown. I don't know any people involved but him. He was into or around bad things here and left town because of it. Now he's into it again. Bad carma? I don't think so. If you lay with dogs you'll always get fleas. Question is which one's which!
: 12/2/2008
Please people, you need to be concerned with the way this town is going. All of the families need our prayers. We do not need to be childish and point fingers. No one would ever know how it feels to be in Lance's position except him. Everyone does not understand how hurt the Blakely family is about this tragic accident. This was a total shock to all of them. They have small kids and live in a peaceful place not looking for harm. Lets all pray that nothing worse comes out of this. Because this community can not lose anymore of these precious people. It seems that younger and younger people are dying these days by awful ways. Please pray for the families of all of the people we have loss over the Thanksgiving weekend and the ones who are trying to stand strong and overcome this bad dream. My love goes out to everyone. And as far as the Blakely family goes, everyone is behind you. We understand that it was true terror that night and in the future hopefully yall will feel safe again and i hope and pray nothing else comes out of this but peace. RIP - Johnny Locklier. - Jay Tanner. - Robert Johnson. deaths of andrews community members over thanksgiving break. STAY STRONG BLAKELY/TILTON FAMILY
: 12/2/2008
It all starts from "ALCOHOL"that many people dont know how to consume responsibly !!!!. BUT KNOWONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT ALL THAT RIGHT!!.
: 12/2/2008
I Have Known Lance and them my whole life. I grew up down the road from them. what happened early that sunday morning was really bad. I know that Lance did not mean to kill Johnny. Lance was just being protective over his family. But just think there is still a lot more to come from this.
: 12/2/2008
R.I.P Johnny
: 12/2/2008
I grew-up in Trio with the Locklears. They are a very good and loving family who grew closer when their father, (Johhny's grandfather) died suddenly leaving behind a widow and 9 children. They will find within themselves the same strength now they found then and although Johnny will always be loved and missed the Locklears through family and faith will get through this, too. I pray for them as well as the other family. Remember this is the season for Peace on Earth & Goodwill towayds Men.
: 12/2/2008
All of this is very sad but all i know is if someone come in my yard shooting and saying he was gonna kill me, i would have done the same thing. I have seen Johnny and when he got drunk he acted crazy. I also know the Lockleir family and they are crazy. I dont wish for nobody to have been killed but when you go in someone's yard and act like that and shoot, um expect the consequences. Also for the people who took him there, you should be the ones going to jail because you were stupid enough to take him out there. I do feel sorry for the family but things happens when you act so foolish. Also, when somebody shoots my stuff, im gonna get ill anyways and then take it from there. Lance (its a c and not an s) was not the type of person to just go and kill somebody, he is a good hearted person and i respect him very much. I do pray for both families in this time of sorrow. But lets all remember, you do the crime, you pay the time, and Lance didnt do the crime.
: 12/2/2008
for the person who made the comment about the Locklier family not taking things lightly. I hope that is not a threat. If anyone threatens or acts in a mannor to hurt Lance or his Family You not only will go to jail but you will prove that you are not any better than the fools who opened fire on a home where innocent children live. The gunnmen did not no if the kids were home. So do not make threats because you will go to jail.
: 12/2/2008
I think before anyone starts posting on here for all the public to see you should invest in a dictionary to learn how to spell.
: 12/2/2008
TO WHO EVER LEFT THE NOTE THE LOCKLIEARS WONT TAKE THIS LIKELY JUST REMEMBER THAT JOHNNY WENT TO LANCES HOUSE WHAT IF THE SHOE WAS ON THE OTHER FOOT WHAT IF LANCE HAD GONE TO JOHNNYS LIKE JOHNNY DID TO LANCE THAT NIGHT. THEN JOHNNY WOULD OF PROECTED HIS SELF AND FAMILY JUST LIKE LANCE DID. THERE IS NO NEED TO PUT MORE GAS ON THE FIRE JUST REMEMBER JOHNNY FOR WHAT HE WAS AND TELL HIS SON ALL THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM. AND LET LANCE GO ON WITH HIS LIFE HE HAS TO REMEMBER THIS THE REST OF HIS LIFE. I HOPE THIS ENDS NOW AND NO OTHER INGORENT PEOPLE PUT STUPIED COMMENTS ON HERE. JUST LET IT GO!!
: 12/2/2008
Lance may God be with you and your family as you go through what you are dealing with at this time. If you put your faith in God he can make all things right. For the Locklier family I have lost a child and you never get over that loss and grief my life has not been the same. But put your faith in God and he will get you through this also. When I got the news that my son was gone I prayed and prayed that it not be true. Then it hit me that God is in control of all things and this must be his will. This is not the time for blame but to grive and to bring your family together in love and with God by your side. God will Help these two families to let the children of these two men know that they were loved by there fathers and families. God is good and if you let him he will help you to heal all that has happened to both of these families. Everyone is blaming this one or that one but we should all be praying for both families and not taking sides in this matter. Please people pray for your neighbors and stop the rumor mill and help these families come together in the church. For we are all related in God we are all brothers and sisters.
: 12/2/2008
Anger and tempermental outburst is no way to respond to this, to the friend who was speaking for the Locklairs you need to be carefull of your words, This family is already in enough pain and nothing, nothing will bring Johnny back, revenge and anger will only add to their pain. This was a very bad accident for both family's and we need to pray for them that they can put this behind them and seek God for guidence. Johnny was loved by many and he was a good kid and we need to show him our love and respect by putting an end to this anger and rage so that his family can heal.
: 12/2/2008
View/Sign Guest Book -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John W. Lockliear Jr. SALTERS | John (Johnny) Woody Lockliear Jr., 33, died Sunday in Georgetown. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Graham Funeral Home.
: 12/2/2008
lockliears wont take this injustice lightly you better believe that
: 12/2/2008
Can someone please tell me when Johnny's funeral is? Also, what is done is done. Have respect for everyone's side and grow up.
: 12/2/2008
people needs to stop thinking they are the law & god.what happen didin't have too. those people wasn't the law are god. you did it so now you got to pay for it. you are with your familys but johnny not. i know the some of the family good. and they don't take crap from anyone. they or old school. yes johnny mit have been wrong ut you wasn't right. 2 wrongs don't make one right.i feel for john woodie,mrs. donna and the rest of the famiy. god bless them througt all this. i care about them like they was my family.
: 12/2/2008
People posting negative things on this site should remember what is done is done but Johnny had a son who has to hear you say his Daddy deserved what he got, Lance also has a son you should think about this. It's already hard enough for these children.They don't need this now they need your prayers not your anger.
: 12/2/2008
I think this incident proves the ignorance out there today. Why can people live in peace? How are we suppose to raise our children in a society that goes around threatening the lives of others? I think that if EVERYONE minded their OWN business and not the business of OTHERS then this would have never happened. I feel sorry for the families of both involved, they are truly the innocent people and will suffer greatly for the loss. One thing is true- we can not be accountable for the actions of others, they made the choice to take the path they did. Hate breeds hate and the time is now to end the hate.
: 12/2/2008
If someone shows up at my home with a gun and intent to kill or harm me or my family- they get what they deserve.
: 12/2/2008
My prayers go out to all involved - None of us will know, unless you were there, what went on and I think even most of the ones that were there were so confused as to what was going on that even they are unclear of it too. People (and I do not know who since I was not there) were wrong, and I am not saying anyone deserved to die during this incident. No parent deserves to lose a child, but no man has a right to make threats towards a mans family either. This is truly a "catch 22 double edge sword" kind of situation. I hope that all involved can begin the grieving process and start to heal as best as they can. Remember our community needs, and I believe will rally together and let's not let it drive a wedge in it.
: 12/2/2008
People need to understand that Johnny has been out of control for a long, long time and Lance did what he had to do to protect the ones he loves. Those who were with Johnny should have known he needed to go to the hospital immediately, but instead they took him from place to place. Lance might have made the shot but Johnny is dead because of his "friends".
: 12/1/2008
I have known Gregg and Tim all of my life they were the only brothers I had for many years ( before my little brother was born). I have known Lance all of his life also. It was not until he was a young boy (he wasn't even in school yet), he came in to our family. I also knew Johnny since he was a young boy ( he was the same age as my brother, they went to school together until late high school and as an adult Johnny was around alot of the same places that we go, so I knew him as an adult too, and he was high strung even as an adult most of the time). I know my family they would have never unjustly started firing on someone for no reason. When a man goes in to a bar and announces he going to kill someone right then, then followes thru with it. Left the bar and went home to get his guns to go do the job,should this not be considered premeditation? My family was at home in bed a sleep minding their own business when he decided to start this ordeal. Being related to Gregg, Tim and Lance I know how this has effected them, they all have big tender hearts. I pray God will strengthen them and bring them through this since the truth is on their side. I don't like to cast stones but when you live by the sword sometimes you die by the sword. Lance wasn't the person that decided Johnny was to die on Sunday morning, the chocies that Johnny chose through out his life shorted his days. Our Word tells us that you can lenghten them or shorten them unfortunatly he choose the latter. Lance needs to know that he was only doing what anybody woud have done to protect his family. He had a hard choice either watch his dad and uncle be killed or try to stop the shooters. All he wanted was to stop the shooters so they would leave, unfortunatly Johnny and his companion chose not to leave but to make things become ugly in a hurry. I'm sorry for the Lockleir familys loss but that could have just as well been my family planning funeral arrangements for three instead. I Love these young men, and pray God will help them through this. I'm proud to call then MY FAMILY.
: 12/1/2008
If anyone showed up at my home in the middle of the night, with a gun, to cause trouble - I too would shoot him. This is just crazy.
: 12/1/2008
People insteading of pointing fingers or blamin anyone....We all need to PRAY for each members that is involved......Especially that the one that got killed that he had time to ask God for forgiveness......People its time to pray !!!!!!!!
: 12/1/2008
I can't believe all the ignorant people saying ignorant things. No one deserved to lose their life. As for the "cousin protecting family" yes that is true you do have to protect your family but you DON'T have to M*U*R*D*E*R* someone while doing it. I believe and I think the law believes when you take someone else's life you have to pay for the crime! Johnny isn't with us anymore, you can't hear his side. It's so wrong for everyone to be talking trash about him when he can't even defend himself!! There are alwasy TWO SIDES to every story! In this case I hope the truth comes out and the MURDERER IS LOCKED UP!!! Atleast one day he may get out and see the light of day and be with his family again but we will NEVER see Johnny again. Think about that!
: 12/1/2008
As I read all of these postings, I feel for both families. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lockliear family. I am truly sorry for your lose. No one can really understand what either family is going through. I just hope that someday each family will find peace. Do I think the "suspect" is at fault no. I think he was doing what any man would have done to protect his family. Do I think Johnny was wrong for going to a man's house in the middle of the night trying to kill him and his family yes. There are better ways to resolve issues with someone than trying to kill to him. Only GOD, and all parties involved know what happened.
: 12/1/2008
there was one gun in that truck and when johnny stepped out of the truck he didnt have it with him so you get the facts straight and realize your not lance or johnny or god so you have no clue what happened
: 12/1/2008
First of all... I do know the facts. I have spoken to just about all involved from Lance's family. Which are all very dear to my heart and the mother who was hiding her 10 year old and 16 year old sons from these crazy people. That 10 year old being my future stepson, whom I treasure dearly. Those people being Lance, Tim and Greg did what anyone would have done. Yea you right God was there and he does know what happened and I thank him that no one else was harmed. I have seen several run ins in my time where Johnny was concerned. He is known for getting in lots of trouble (fighting and stabbing). He chose to live that kind of life and to put hiself where he was that night. I am sorry that he lost his life, but all I can think of right now is that that could have been one of the children that were in the house. So I am sorry that I can not have any sympothy for him. As for his family I am sorry for the loss, because several of Johnny's family are close friends of mine also. And for unknown... you do need to get your facts together. Johnny did have a gun and fired the first shot that started all of this!! I just thank God for protecting my precious child and the others involved!
: 12/1/2008
To those that are running your mouth you have no idea how these people feel. You do not know what you would do until you are put in that situation. Lance did no wrong....he knew he had to do something or several members were gonna die. HE only wanted to get him to stop not to kill him and he might not have died if he had not moved...and got medical treatment instead of giving the bullet a chance to move.....God be with both side of the families...they both have alot to deal with and will never overcome it...
: 12/1/2008
As I read all of these postings, I feel for both families. I keep thinking, what words can I say that will bring comfort to all involved. If we take up for one side it seems as though we are disregarding the other. For those who do not know, Suttons and Trio have been close knit communities for a long time or at least all of my 38 years. This was tragic and has affected many peoples lives. It will live on in the minds of many for a very long time. So lets stop with the finger pointing and give these families all the support we can. So to Johnny's family, I found these words in the book of Isaiah chapter 25 verse 8 "He will swallow up death in victory and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces;" We are so sorry for your loss and know that our prayers are with you all. Now to Lance and his family, The words of the familiar Psalm come to mind, "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. I know you are very sad for what has taken place. We love you and prayer for your healing. Remember, God will never leave thee nor forsake thee. To both families my prayer for you is from Paul's letter for the Philippians "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Now to everyone else, Remember to help carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ. We can help by praying without ceasing for all involved. May God Bless and Keep us All.
: 12/1/2008
No one deserves to lose their life over bitter words or thrown punches. Yet a Man has every right to defend and protect his family. Because some idiots chose to make bad decisions they have brought grief and anger to many people. Lance did what he had to do to protect his family, at anytime the guys who started the shooting could have chose to leave the situation but they chose to stay and see it to the end and unfortunately this meant the end of someones life. Not only was Lance forced to defend his family but to take anothers life. These people were very selfish and thoughtless in their decisions that night. My heart goes out to the deceased boys family, No one should have to bury their child, but Denise and Ringo could have just as easily had to bury theirs. I hope that people take from this that life is too precious to let anger rule it.I,as many support Lance, and believe that he did what any man would have done. They came into his yard, they threatened his life and the lives of his family around him. From what I understand He only wounded him, It was the Boys so called friends who chose not to get the help their friend needed in time, So if anyone is at fault for the boys death, maybe it should be HIS FRIENDS>
: 12/1/2008
None of you even know facts. You weren't there and the police hasn't released information yet. All of know is gossip that you've heard. You might want to take that into consideration before you make all of these far fetched comments.
: 12/1/2008
Yes, it was a tragedy that he died, but he also made that decision to get into a car with a gun and go to their homes while innocent people slept. He made that choice and put himself in that position and knew the consequences. What if those children had been there and were shot and killed by one their bullets? How would everyone feel then? They didn't even care about who might be killed when they started firing into Lance's house.
: 12/1/2008
i know johnny he had to be pushed to do that. but he didnt have to be done like that. those people is not god and they will have to answer fo what they done. how do you live with at.god knows all.you can keep it from him. you did the crime do the time you made that chooce that way to dill with it. you have got the law in it before taking things in your own hands.
: 12/1/2008
This is so sad, it shouldn't have happened. One party was in there beds sleeping and the other decided to come and disturb that. This all the people's fault that drove there and started it. It's ashame that they have ruined their reputation, as well as their families'. There is no shame in defending your life, property, and loved ones.
: 12/1/2008
To all you people making comments saying Johnny deserved to die, unless you were there that night, you need to shut up until all the evidence comes out. There are ALWAYS two sides to every story!
: 12/1/2008
Can you imagine the terror going through the minds of all involved. One mother recieving a call in the middle of the night whith her son frantically saying mom send help he's here to kill me, call 911 and then the sound of gunshots. On the other end of the line can you imagine this young man ducking and telling his girlfriend to get down as shots rung and mangled his property. Can you imagine the fear of the dad or the uncle who were unsure of the young mans well being as they were trying to get to there loved while being shot at. On another note can you imagine the mother of Johnny getting a call in the middle of the night saying that your son has been shot. Can you imagine her devestation as she found out he was dead. These families lives will forever be changed. One mothers nightmare will never end as she fears for the safety of her family. Another mothers grief that seems as though it will never end. And a young man who will never be able to recover form the fact that he took a mans life. These familes will re-live that night in their sleep every night. When All they want to do is wake up and it be nothing more than a bad dream.
: 12/1/2008
All I can say is that I know both of them and I know one of them liked to pull knives and guns because he got his butt kicked all the time and the other would fight like a real man. I have seen both mad, angry , and drunk but never has Lance(if you knew him you would know how to spell his name)pulled out a knife or a gun and threatened anyone. I know people like to talk trash and act big and bad but if you talk the talk walk the walk. Johnny made this decision and he should have thought twice. As for Lance he did what he had to do.
: 12/1/2008
This is a tragedy. I know all people involved in this horrible nightmare. There is a lot of talk and gossip going around. I want everyone to take a minute and imagine: Could you imagine being woke up by your child who is frantickly saying " momma send Dad they are trying to kill me." then a loud burst of gunshot firing multiple times. Can you imagine thr horroe of this mother as the line grew silent she didint know if her child was shot or what happen. All she could do was send help and call 911. Can you imagine this dad rushing out the door hoping to find his child alive. As this dad is driving down the road he sees his brothe running for his life while his truck is being demolished by gunmen. It is pitch black dark. Both of these men are now in danger and being shot at by two gunmen. ( I have seen these vehicles they were shot multiple times. These gunmen showed no mercy they were ther to harm.) It is devestating to know that someone lost there life. I don't know what possessed these men to go to someones home and knock on the front door and say " I am here to kill you" If this was a joke it was a bad one. And people are saying that the son and the dad and the uncle shot multiple times when these men were un armed. You can not believe gossip. The investigators extracted many bullets and cassing all which were fired by the same two guns. These guns belonged to the deceased and his driver. Yes bullets were foun in the deceased and the tree he was shooting from behind. These were shots that the son fired. But two shots compared to thirty. That should be enough. If this were to happen to me I waould have aimed to kill I would have shot him in the head. At least this boy was trying only to hurt him enough to get him to stop shooting. And Johnny may not be dead today had his driver not have taken his body from the scene. His bady made two stops before reaching the police station. This is crazy I hope that everyone moves on with there life.
: 12/1/2008
Lockiear family you are in thoughts and prayers. It has been forever sense I last saw Johnny and I remember telling Mema (Montease)how cute he was later to find out we were kin. I pray God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
: 12/1/2008
I have read all that has been written and all I can really say is that I know both of the families that are affected by this tragedy. I also know that there are many more outside these families that are affected too. With that said, all the more to be said is that my prayers go out to all of them. I will miss Johnny, He was a very good friend to me. May God Be With All Of Us!!!
: 12/1/2008
Johnny was a really good family friend. It is a great tradgedy to see he is gone. I will miss him greatly. Yes, Lance was just trying to protect his family and home but when they saw 2 men trying to put him in the truck they just kept shooting and thats when they needed to stop. Lance also is a really good family friend so im not taking either side. Johnny was in the wrong for going to someones house with a gun having in his head he was gonna kill him but it Daniel was also in the wrong for bringing a drunk man with a gun to his house. I dont know what was in Johnny's head when he went there but its done and over with. People need to quit running their mouths especially when they dont really know the truth just what they heard. I feel greatly sorry for lance greg and tim because now they have to live with the fact that they killed a man even though they were just protecting their loved ones. None of uss know what we would do if we were put in that position. I am also really good friends with Johnny's and Lance's children and i feel greatly sorry for Johnny's family for losing their loved ones and greatly sorry for lance's family for having to deal with the regret. My hearts goes out to both familes and hope they all heal. Love, That Andrews Family Friend of Both.
: 12/1/2008
before people start accusing and saying johnny deserved this, let me ask you something...who deserves to be shot multiple times? self defense plea means they tried to wound johnny enough to where he would cease harming them but when three people open fire on one man who doesnt have a gun on him and gets shot multiple times thats not self defense. no one deserves to die that way.
: 12/1/2008
To who ever "Sorry" is, when I said, "I've seen Johnny in this manner," I meant angry and drunk. Not shooting at anyone! I've also seen Lanse in this same manner. All I hear is Johnny this and Johnny that. Nothing about the person(s) that took him there. He wasn't alone in this crime, but he is the only person everyone is blaming. If you drive someone to commit a crime, rather you join them or not(which they did), you are just as guilty as the one doing the crime. And by the way, I don't blame Lanse for defending his home. I just don't understand how, with all the shooting, Johnny was the only one that got shot. Johnny wasn't the only one committing a crime, but he was the only one to get shot down. By more than one person!
: 12/1/2008
I know the supposed suspect very well, and I believe he did what he had to do. When someone comes into your yard and starts shooting your house and everything around it, they're going to get what they deserve. And as for the people that were with Johnny, they are just as insane as he was, to drive into someone else's yard and sit there while he intends to kill the people living in the house. He was a grown man, and no one should HAVE to talk him down or out of doing what he did, he shouldn't have even been out there in the first place (PERIOD). As for the supposed suspect, he never would have gone and done that to Johnny or his family, he is better than that, and was raised better than that...he has a good heart. I'm sorry that Johnny lost his life, but he knew the consequences when he decided to show up in someone's yard with a gun.
: 12/1/2008
You do what you have to do to protect your family. And unfortunately, if that means someone has to loose their life, then so be it. Nobody can blame this young man for what he did, anybody else would have done the same thing in his situation. If somebody was shooting at my family, i know i would have! I wish him and his family the best of luck in things to come, i know it will be hard. It will also be hard to live with the fact that he took another mans life, however, it had to be done, for his sake, and most of all his families. You did what you had to do.
: 12/1/2008
I am so thankful to God that no one else was hurt; at least physically. I pray for both families involved in this tragedy. One for their overwhelming loss and the other for having to experience such violence against them. We have to protect our families, no questions asked. These poor little boys and their Momma had to be so frightened out of their minds not knowing what was going on outside. God please be with them during this time. I pray that the violence has stopped now. I also pray that God will be in the midst of this investigation and prove these guys only acted in self defense; which I believe they did.
: 12/1/2008
My heart and prayers go out to all the families involved. People that were not there will never know the terror of the morning of Nov. 30 , 2008 at 589 Suttons Rd Andrews.Around 2 AM we were awakened to Rifle and shotgun shots that rung out for over 30 minutes. At one time The shooter was in our yard 30 feet from our backdoor firing at our home and us.While my Husband, nephew and brother-in-law were trapped outside . I was trapped inside with my 10 and 16 year old sons I hid my 10 year old under the bed. At one point I did not think any of us would live.I dialed 911 and was on the phone the entire time with a wonderfully nice lady that talked me thru this. While I did not know if the rest of my family was alive or dead. I pray that this will not happen to any of you. The shooters had every opportunity to leave,But they chose to stay. Thay came to kill. But the sad part is one of them did not live. I am thankful it was not my family that was killed. You can lenghthen your life or shorten it. I am sorry that Johnny shortened his. At sunrise our front lawn looked like a bloody battle field. I justed looked upthat morning and thanked God we were all alive.
: 12/1/2008
This is to whoever "Real Friend" is, Johnny and noone but Johnny should be accoutable for what he did. He was a 33 year old man that made his own decisions. If he has acted like this before, he was just lucky that something hasn't happen to him before. I Pray for his family and also the families that their lives have been disrupted because of his acts.
: 12/1/2008
My heart and prayers are with both of these families. This was a such a tragedy to hear about. I knew both of these young men and I just can't believe this happened. I pray for both families. May God be with you all.
: 12/1/2008
What I want to know is, "Was Johnny or the person(persons) that carried him there doing the shooting?" I've heard so many stories till I'm sick! Who ever took this angry, drunk man to confront his rivals, in this manner, should be accountable. I've seen Johnny in this manner on several occasions, but he was with someone that would and could talk him down (a real friend). I guess the one(ones) he was with woulded or coulded. JOHNNY, I AM SO SORRY THAT WE WERE NOT WITH YOU THAT NIGHT. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!
: 12/1/2008
what happened for him to got shot?
: 12/1/2008
We need to pray for both of these families. The loss of a child is a grief that you don't understand if you have not been there. To the other family we are praying for you also because this is a bad time for you also. May God be with both families.
: 12/1/2008
IT IS BAD WHEN A FAMILY LOSES A LOVED ONE BUT WHEN THAT LOVED ONE GOES LOOKING FOR TROUBLE THEN TROUBLE WILL BE FOUND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE LOST BUT WE ALSO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF THE TILTONS TO FOR HE DONE ONLY WHAT HE HAD TO DO.
: 12/1/2008
When you go looking for trouble, it will find you! I feel that the "suspect" in this case did what anyone would have done in this situation. Johnny should have thought of what could happen before he went to someone's house and started shooting at everything. I am not saying that he should have died but its apparent that he was out to kill. I guess it all came down to who was quicker on the trigger. To both families: You are in my thoughts and prayers. To the "suspect": you did nothing wrong..Everyone would have done the same thing. Its okay to protect yourself, family and home.
: 11/30/2008
our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lockliear family Johnny lake city
: 11/30/2008
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE LOCKLIEAR FAMILY. I AM SO SAD YOU HAVE LOST YOUR SON. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE I WAS NOT THERE. BUT IF SOMEONE IS DEFENDING THERE HOME.THEN THAT IS RIGHT TO. BUT SOMETIMES PEOPLE NEED TO TRY TO DEFEND THERE FAMILY WITH OUT TAKEING ANOTHER LIFE IF ANY WAY POSBILE.MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.I'M SO SORRY THIS HAS HAPPENED,JOHNNY AND MY DAUGHTER WAS GOOD FRIENDS IN SCHOOL.
: 11/30/2008
I just hope that both sides in this terrible tragic will turn to God for their healing. Realize what caused this loss of life and possibly the loss of another family member to the courts system. Both of these boys have children that deserve a future. Let's please don't let history repeat itself with more violence.
: 11/30/2008
The suppose suspect is one of my family members. I hate that any of this happened but you do not go to someone's home where their family is sleeping with a gun. Home is where you are suppose to feel safe. No one can blame my cousin for protecting his family. I am just sorry that no one got the boy to the hospital quicker. My heart does goes out to the Lockliear family.
: 11/30/2008
I graduated with Johnny and he was a really good friend. We had our ups and downs thru high school but he was considered my best friend. It has been awhile since I have seen him since moving to Johnsonville. I will never forget him and pray that his family will some day come to peace with tragedy. Good bye my friend, I will miss you. (p.s: I still have most of the stuffed animals you gave me in school) Natalie