Crime
Security guard killed in shooting at Doraville Honduran Consulate identified as Jesus Loera
DORAVILLE, Ga. — A tragic shooting at the Honduran Consulate in Doraville on Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a security guard and left a second person injured, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred outside the main entrance of the consulate, located at 6755 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to Emily Heenan, a representative for the city of Doraville.
The consulate is situated on the ground floor of a two-story office building.
Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina identified the deceased guard as 45-year-old Jesús Loera, a Mexican national employed by a private security company contracted by the consulate.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect attempted to enter the consulate armed with a gun, which is prohibited on the premises.
The individual, who did not have an appointment, was confronted by Loera.
The guard managed to close the door, preventing the suspect from entering the building, but was subsequently shot five times.
Loera was unarmed at the time of the incident.
Authorities detained the suspect and confirmed that the individual is under questioning. While the nationality of the suspect has not been officially determined, initial indications suggest the person may be Honduran.
Surveillance footage from the consulate has been handed over to investigators for review.
Foreign Minister Reina expressed condolences to Loera’s family during a press conference in Honduras and praised his efforts to safeguard the consulate.
He confirmed that he is in communication with U.S. local and state officials, the State Department, and Honduran President Xiomara Castro.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State issued a statement condemning the attack, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to the safety of diplomatic facilities and personnel under the Vienna Conventions.
“Attacks and threats against diplomatic facilities are unacceptable,” the spokesperson stated.
Doraville police cordoned off much of the business complex’s parking lot as they conducted their investigation. By 5:30 p.m., officers began clearing the scene.
Details about the condition of the second victim have not been released. Witnesses in nearby businesses declined to comment on the incident.
The Honduran Consulate in Doraville is one of 14 consulates operated by Honduras in the United States, in addition to its embassy in Washington, D.C., according to the consulate’s website.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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.