Crime
31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson killed after shooting on Washington Street in Timmonsville
Timmonsville, SC – A tragic shooting Friday night on Washington Street in Timmonsville resulted in the death of 31-year-old Allison Ronyell Hickson IV.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office, led by Major Michael Nunn, confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.
The incident occurred in the Washington Street area and has left the local community shaken.
According to records from the Florence County Detention Center, a 40-year-old Cornelius Franklin Rogers was taken into custody and booked shortly after midnight on Saturday.
The suspect faces a charge of murder. His address is listed in the Washington Street area of Timmonsville, suggesting a possible connection to the location of the crime.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
This marks another somber moment for the Timmonsville community as they grapple with the loss of a life to violence. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
For those who may have any details, please contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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.