Crime
Saginaw Police Investigate City’s Third Homicide of 2025
As of Monday morning, authorities have not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect.
Saginaw, MI – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man on Sunday afternoon, marking the city’s third homicide of the year.
The Saginaw Police Department (SPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:15 p.m. on February 9, 2025, in the 2000 block of Stone Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Taylor Burton, 20, of Saginaw, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Burton to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
As of Monday morning, authorities have not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly shooting.
The Saginaw Police Department urges anyone with information related to the case to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
This incident underscores the continued concerns regarding gun violence in the community, as law enforcement works to bring those responsible to justice.
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.