Crime
2 Suspects Arrested in Connection to Fatal Americus Shooting That Killed 5-Year-Old Girl
Americus, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a second suspect in connection with the February 8 shooting at Eastview Apartments, which resulted in the death of 5-year-old Peyton Roberts and left two others injured.
On Thursday afternoon, GBI agents arrested 20-year-old Ny’Tavion Smith on charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
Smith was taken into custody during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the GBI Special Operations Unit, the GBI regional investigative office in Americus, and the Americus Police Department.
Earlier in the week, on Monday, GBI officials announced the arrest of 19-year-old Ricky Martin, who is also facing charges of felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the same incident.
The shooting occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, when Americus Police responded to a shots fired call at an apartment complex located in the 600 block of Eastview Circle.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple gunshot victims. Peyton Brielle Roberts, 5, was critically wounded and later succumbed to her injuries at Phoebe Sumter Hospital.
A 19-year-old male victim was also transported to Phoebe Sumter before being airlifted to another medical facility, where he remains in critical condition.
A third victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Both Smith and Martin are currently being held at the Sumter County Jail as the investigation continues.
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.