Crime
18-Year-Old Killed, Another Wounded in Lipscomb Double Shooting
Lipscomb, AL – Authorities have identified the 18-year-old victim who was fatally shot in Lipscomb during an early morning incident on February 26.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Marquese Janhari Webster, a Bessemer resident, was killed in the shooting, which occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of Crescent Avenue.
According to investigators, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire and learned that a 21-year-old woman, who also suffered a gunshot wound, had driven herself and Webster to UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer.
Webster succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:20 a.m.
The female victim’s condition has not been disclosed, and details regarding the severity of her injuries remain unclear.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation and is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, authorities have not identified any suspects, nor have they disclosed a possible motive. No arrests have been announced.
This marks Lipscomb’s first homicide of 2025, bringing increased concerns about rising gun violence in the area.
Across Jefferson County, 26 homicides have already been reported this year, further underscoring the urgent need to address violent crime in the community.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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.