Crime
Allen County Coroner Identifies Victim in Huntertown Shooting, Suspect Charged with Murder
The Allen County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning at a residence in Huntertown.
Authorities have confirmed that the victim was 23-year-old Taurean Malik Hayden, the son of the suspect in the case.
Deputies with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to a home off Hand Road following reports of a naked, armed man walking down the street.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 43-year-old Taurean Latheef Hayden, who allegedly admitted to shooting someone inside the residence.
Further investigation led to the discovery of Taurean Malik Hayden’s body inside the home, and his death was officially ruled a homicide by the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
This marks the 8th homicide in Allen County so far this year.
According to court documents released Thursday, the elder Hayden confessed to shooting his son over an alleged financial dispute, stating that the victim owed him money.
Following the incident, Hayden was initially transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Upon his release, he was booked into the Allen County Jail and is now facing a murder charge in connection with his son’s death.
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Further details may be released as the case progresses.
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.