Crime
32-year-old Karina Martinez-Ortiz killed in New Bedford shooting
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Authorities have launched a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old woman in New Bedford on Tuesday evening.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at 438 Bolton Street, where they discovered Karina Martinez-Ortiz lying on the floor outside her first-floor apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Martinez-Ortiz to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
As of Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement officials continued to block off the area as the investigation remained active.
A memorial with candles and tributes was placed outside the building in her memory.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and authorities have not released details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
However, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell stated that the incident appears to have been a targeted attack.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the New Bedford Police Department as the investigation continues.
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.