Crime
23-year-old Dequon Garrett killed after shooting shooting near 90th and Hampton in Milwaukee
Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old male in connection with the shooting.
A 23-year-old man was fatally shot late Tuesday night near the intersection of 90th Street and Hampton Avenue, according to Milwaukee Police.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m.
Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old male in connection with the shooting.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Dequon M. Garrett on Wednesday.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are currently under investigation. Police are working to determine the sequence of events and any potential motive for the violence.
The Milwaukee Police Department urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses or those with knowledge can contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app.
The case is under review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, and charges against the suspect are pending.
The investigation remains active, and additional updates will be shared as new information becomes 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.