Crime
18-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Naples Woman
NAPLES, FL – Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Emily Ruiz, who was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in South Naples.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred between midnight and 1 a.m. at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Mitchell Street.
Ruiz was transported to a hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Following an investigation, deputies arrested Gael Garcia-Castro, 18, on Saturday.
He has been charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
Officials confirmed that Garcia-Castro and Ruiz were known to each other and that the shooting was not a random act.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence.
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.