Crime
Roanoke Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 42-year-old Lamar Burkes
The Roanoke Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on March 1, 2025.
At approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of 30th St NW.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Lamar Nicolas Burkes, a Roanoke resident.
Following an investigation, police have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Quante Martice Dillard Sr., also of Roanoke.
Dillard is now wanted for First-Degree Murder.
Upon consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the case was presented before a grand jury on Monday, resulting in an indictment for First-Degree Murder against Dillard.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Dillard’s whereabouts or details related to this incident to contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.
The public is advised not to approach the suspect but to report any relevant information to law enforcement immediately.
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.