Crime
19-year-old Tayon Dopson killed after shooting near Coleman Court Apartments in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ga. — Law enforcement officials are investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old male that occurred near an apartment complex on Sunday night.
According to a statement from the Dublin Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the Coleman Court Apartments shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered the victim, identified as 19-year-old Tayon Dopson, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The Dublin Police Department, in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information to come forward.
The public can contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or the Dublin Police Department at 478-277-5023.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at GBI’s tip submission website, or through the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app.
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.