Crime
Dexter Cormier killed after shooting on Greenwell Springs in Baton Rouge, 2 suspects arrested
Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left one person deceased and 5 others injured by gunfire.
The shooting occurred on October 20, 2024 around 3:45 am in a parking lot located at 9702 Greenwell Springs Rd.
DEXTER CORMIER, 35, was shot and transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Five other gunshot victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening gunshot injuries.
Uniformed officers at the scene were able to render aid and detain 2 individuals that were involved in the incident.
MICHAEL ROBINSON, 24, was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for 1st Degree Murder, 5 Cts of Attempt 1st Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm-Convicted Felon and Illegal Use of a Weapon.
TYRELLE HAMILTON, 30, was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Obstruction of Justice.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone having information on this shooting incident is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.
City of Hammond, Louisiana โ 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 juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the departmentโs Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon โTreyโ 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 conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or โplaying withโ it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this 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 departmentโs 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. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.