Crime
34-year-old Yamil Rivera-Perez shoots and kills ex-girlfriend, her friend at home in Humble
Humble, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a double homicide that occurred Monday night in the 8000 block of Rebawood Drive in Humble.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies from Precinct 4 responded to a call reporting a shooting at the residence.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased from gunshot wounds.
A female victim, who was also shot, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators identified the suspect as 34-year-old Yamil Rivera-Perez, who allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home and opened fire.
Authorities say Rivera-Perez shot and killed his former partner, identified as Charity Freeman, and her male acquaintance, identified as Alejandro Suarez, who was visiting at the time.
Rivera-Perez was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail, where he faces charges of capital murder.
According to court documents, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion to deny bail for Rivera-Perez.
At present, he is being held without bond pending indictment. However, if granted bail following an indictment, he will be subject to strict conditions, including:
- No contact with the victims’ families.
- Prohibition from possessing firearms.
- Mandatory random drug testing.
- Electronic ankle monitoring with a curfew.
If convicted of capital murder, Rivera-Perez could face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
Crime Scene Investigators and Homicide Detectives continue to process evidence and gather information related to the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.