Crime
Newton Home Invasion Leaves One Dead, Police Search for Three Suspects
Witnesses reported seeing three men dressed in black fleeing the scene in a black or dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Chrysler 300.
Newton, TX – Authorities are actively searching for three suspects following a deadly home invasion early Monday morning that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man.
According to Newton Police Chief Will Jackson, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of College Street just after 2:00 a.m. on February 12, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Tamarcus Traylor, 34, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Witnesses reported seeing three men dressed in black fleeing the scene in a black or dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Chrysler 300.
Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard stated that preliminary findings indicate the incident was a home invasion robbery, which turned violent.
The suspects forcibly entered the residence before fatally shooting Traylor and escaping.
Authorities, including Newton Police and Newton County Sheriff’s deputies, are actively searching for the three unidentified suspects.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Newton Police Department or the Newton County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
This remains an active investigation, and authorities will provide updates as more 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.