Crime
Homicide Investigation Underway in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO – The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is conducting an active homicide investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred in the 10100 block of Maraldo Place in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors.
At approximately 8:22 p.m. on February 28, 2025, officers from the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a shooting at the location.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered an adult male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as Cortez Scott, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are working to gather further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
- Contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak directly with investigators.
- To remain anonymous or be eligible for a potential reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.