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37-year-old Brandon Jones killed after shooting at 24th and Binney Street in Omaha

All injured reported to be in stable condition.

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A shooting early Sunday morning at 24th and Binney Streets in Omaha has left one person dead and four others injured.
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A shooting early Sunday morning at 24th and Binney Streets in Omaha has left one person dead and four others injured.

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when a gunshot detection system recorded at least 14 gunshots near what authorities believe to be an after-hours club.

Upon arrival, Omaha police officers encountered a large crowd at the scene, prompting them to call for additional backup to help disperse the gathering.

Two critically injured victims were discovered at the scene.

Brandon Jones, 37, was found unresponsive and was provided CPR before being transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

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The second victim, Cameron Brown, 32, was also transported to Nebraska Medicine with critical but non-life-threatening injuries.

Three additional victims, identified as Derrick Bothwell, 48, Robert Johnson, 55, and Phillip Gaines, 57, sought medical attention on their own and arrived at Creighton University Medical Center with injuries.

They are all reported to be in stable condition.

In response to the incident, officers shut down 24th Street from Wirt to Locust Streets to secure and investigate the area.

Police spent several hours collecting evidence and processing the scene.

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Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the unit directly at 402-444-5656 or submit tips anonymously through Omaha Crimestoppers at 402-444-STOP.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.


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14-year-old Tyronai Reed killed after shooting in Hammond

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14-year-old Tyronai Reed killed after shooting in Hammond Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson charged with murder
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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.

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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.

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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.


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