Crime
Schenectady Police Arrest 13-Year-Old in Connection with TikTok Threat
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – On the morning of March 12, 2025, detectives from the Schenectady Police Department were alerted by the FBI regarding an online school shooting threat posted in the comments section of TikTok.
While the threat did not specify any particular individuals or schools within the district, investigators traced the IP address to a residence within the City of Schenectady.
Officers promptly responded to the identified location, where they made contact with a 13-year-old female who was determined to be the individual responsible for posting the threat.
A thorough search of the residence revealed no weapons.
The juvenile was taken into custody and brought to the department’s Youth Aid Bureau, where she was formally charged with:
The Schenectady Police Department has been in continuous communication with the City of Schenectady School District since the investigation began.
At this time, no additional threats have been identified.
Due to the suspect’s age, no further identifying information will be released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.