Crime
42-year-old Keith King injured in shooting outside Walmart in Tifton, suspect Robert Wright arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Walmart in Tifton, Georgia.
According to the Tifton Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the Walmart parking lot located off Highway 82.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 42-year-old Keith King, a Tifton resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower extremities.
King was transported to Tift Regional Medical Center, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
At the scene, police detained 24-year-old Robert G. Wright, also of Tifton, who has been identified as the alleged shooter.
Authorities revealed that the shooting stemmed from a traffic-related confrontation.
The incident began with a near-collision at the intersection of Highway 82 and McCormick Drive. Following the close call, King reportedly followed Wright to the Walmart parking lot.
Once in the parking lot, an argument ensued between the two men. During the altercation, King exited his vehicle and approached Wright’s car. Police allege that Wright then produced a firearm and fired multiple shots, striking King.
Wright was arrested at the scene and charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Battery
He is currently being held at the Tift County Jail.
The Tifton Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact Sgt. Sydney Greene at (229) 382-3132. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or through the TiftonPD Tip411 mobile app.
This shooting has sparked concerns over road rage and its potential consequences, with police urging residents to exercise caution and de-escalate confrontational situations.
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.