Crime
Domestic Violence: Woman Dies Days After Being Shot in the Head in Surprise Neighborhood
Surprise, AZ – A 41-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries days after being shot in the head in a Surprise neighborhood, police confirmed on Thursday.
According to the Surprise Police Department, the shooting occurred on Sunday night around 11:00 p.m. in a residential area near Bell Road and Dysart Road.
The victim, identified as Janice Laborin, was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died as a result of her injuries.
While the investigation remains ongoing, authorities believe the incident is domestic violence-related.
However, no details regarding a suspect or suspect description have been released at this time.
Police have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information related to this deadly shooting is urged to contact the Surprise Police Department at (623)-222-4000 or submit anonymous tips by calling (623)-222-TIPS (8477) or emailing crimetips@surpriseaz.gov. Tipsters can reference Incident Report #250201909.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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.