Crime
Man killed after shooting at Walmart in Weaverville
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a Walmart in Weaverville, North Carolina.
According to initial reports, a man was shot in the chest inside or near the store.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and law enforcement officials are actively searching for the suspect(s) involved.
The Weaverville Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, has secured the area and is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding a possible motive or any suspect descriptions.
Residents and shoppers in the area are urged to remain vigilant.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately.
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.