Crime
Beach Park Shooting Leaves 24-Year-Old Man Dead, Authorities Investigating
Beach Park, IL – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Beach Park on Sunday afternoon in an incident that also left a vehicle and a residence struck by gunfire, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 12:10 p.m. on February 11, 2025, in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court.
According to Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli, a 911 caller reported hearing multiple gunshots and witnessed two Black males, approximately 20-25 years old, fleeing the scene on foot.
Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies discovered multiple shell casings scattered across the roadway, as well as shattered glass from a vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that a gunshot victim had been transported by private vehicle to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, where he was dropped off at the emergency room.
Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Authorities determined that the victim had been a passenger in a parked vehicle on Melbourne Court when unknown suspects opened fire.
The vehicle has been seized by detectives and is currently being processed for forensic evidence.
In addition to the vehicle, a home in the vicinity was also struck by gunfire, though no injuries were reported among its occupants.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to confirm the victim’s cause of death.
His identity is being temporarily withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Lake County Sheriff’s detectives are actively investigating the homicide and urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000.
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.