Crime
22-year-old Dayvon Comeaux died after shooting in Hartford led to a car crash
The victim’s two-year-old son, seated in the back, was unharmed in the incident.
A man was killed in a shooting that led to a car crash in Hartford on Monday evening, according to the city’s police department.
The victim’s two-year-old son, seated in the back, was unharmed in the incident.
The Hartford Police Department received reports of gunfire at approximately 4:18 p.m. near Pleasant Street and Main Street, just outside Dunkin’ Park stadium.
Upon arrival, officers found evidence of gunfire and a heavily damaged vehicle riddled with bullet holes.
According to an initial investigation, a white Honda Accord had stopped at a red light when another vehicle approached, firing multiple rounds before speeding away.
After the shooting, the Honda rolled backward, ultimately crashing into a nearby tree.
The driver, identified as 22-year-old Dayvon Comeaux of Hartford, was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
In a close call, the victim’s young son, seated in the back, was unharmed despite a bullet hole found just inches from his head.
The child was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center as a precaution.
The suspect’s vehicle was located shortly afterward in Tolland. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions have taken over the investigation, marking Hartford’s 16th homicide of the year.
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.