Crime
Two Victims Identified in Anderson County Fatal Shooting, Suspect in Custody
ANDERSON, S.C. – Authorities have identified two individuals who were found shot to death in Anderson County early Wednesday morning.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and coroner’s office responded to the scene at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Quinn Street, where they discovered two deceased victims and one injured survivor.
According to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore, the victims have been identified as Christian Jordan Woods, 22, and Rona Paul McGirt, 59, both of Anderson.
The surviving male victim, who managed to flag down help, was transported to a local hospital and is expected to fully recover.
Authorities confirmed that Darren Demetrius Martin, a registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of murder
- One count of attempted murder
- Possession of a weapon during a violent crime
Martin is currently being held at the Anderson County Detention Center.
Court records indicate that Martin was previously charged with murder in connection with the 2020 killing of Jesse Banks III; however, that case was later dismissed.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue to gather evidence and determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal 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.