Crime
Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields shot and killed in Terry, Suspect found deceased
Hinds County, MS – A Hinds County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot and killed Sunday evening while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Midway Road in Terry.
According to an official press release, Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., 37, was dispatched to the home when he was fatally shot by Eric Brown, 42 upon arrival.
Shields, who had been with HCSO for approximately nine months, had prior experience in law enforcement beyond his tenure with the department.
Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed Shields’ tragic passing in the line of duty and extended condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Authorities also reported that an unidentified Black male, believed to be connected to the domestic incident, was found deceased inside the home.
The details surrounding his death remain under investigation.
A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert issued for Eric Brown has since been canceled. Sheriff Jones stated that there is no ongoing threat involving Brown at this time.
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, along with SWAT teams, remains on the scene as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) leads the ongoing inquiry into the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 352-1521.
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.