Crime
Cleveland Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Two Teenagers
The teenagers were later identified as 16-year-old Julius Barron and 17-year-old Khalyn White.
Cleveland police are conducting an investigation following the deaths of two teenagers early Tuesday morning.
At approximately 1:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Warner Road and Jeffries Avenue.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered a vehicle that had collided with a pole.
Inside the vehicle, officers found two male occupants, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and pronounced both victims deceased.
The teenagers were later identified as 16-year-old Julius Barron and 17-year-old Khalyn White.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation by Cleveland police.
It is currently unclear whether the gunshots occurred before or after the crash or if the victims were targeted.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this tragic incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.