HAMMOND LOUISIANA, At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was provided at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later died from her injuries.
Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched a homicide investigation.
During the investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver and was taken into custody without incident.
He was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson stated that the firearm discharged while he was handling it, resulting in a single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of negligent homicide.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward as authorities continue their investigation.
