Crime
17-year-old Armoni Cantu killed after shooting near West 31st and Liberty streets in Erie
A second 17-year-old male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the face.
Erie police are conducting an active investigation into a shooting that left one teenage boy dead and another critically injured near West 31st and Liberty Streets on Tuesday afternoon.
The Erie County Coroner, Lyell Cook, confirmed that 17-year-old Armoni Cantu was transported to Saint Vincent Hospital by private vehicle.
Despite efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m. while undergoing treatment.
A second 17-year-old male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the face.
Authorities have reported that his injuries are severe, and he remains in critical condition.
The shooting has left residents of the typically quiet neighborhood in shock. Long-time City of Erie resident Vahid Ferhatovic, who previously lived in the area, expressed disbelief over the incident.
“I grew up right down the street from there, and I’ve never seen crime, never seen burglary, never seen really anything happen down there. It was a peaceful neighborhood—we used to call it the suburbs of Erie,” Ferhatovic said.
At this time, no suspects have been taken into custody. However, Erie police have executed several search warrants as part of their investigation.
They are working to piece together the circumstances that led to the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in solving this case. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Erie Police Department.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the impact of gun violence and has shaken a community that has long been considered a safe and peaceful place to live.
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.