Crime
2-year-old girl killed after accidental shooting in Paris
A tragic incident unfolded in Paris on Tuesday evening when a two-year-old girl suffered a fatal gunshot wound in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting.
Paris Police Chief Richard W. Salter Jr. reported that around 6 p.m., the police department received an emergency call from an apartment located in the 300 block of Stone Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and found the young child unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head.
A 16-year-old boy was also present in the apartment at the time of the incident.
Paris Emergency Medical Services quickly transported the toddler to Paris Regional Health, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to Chief Salter, preliminary findings suggest that the child accidentally discharged a family member’s firearm, resulting in the fatal injury.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
City of 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 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 department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their 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 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 “playing with” 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 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. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.