Crime
Richland County Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northeast Columbia, Victim Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured in northeast Columbia last week, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Westbridge Road, near Hardscrabble Road and Rabon Road, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 13, 2025.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as Jay Anderson, lying in the middle of the roadway dressed in all black.
He had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was found with gunshot injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3000 or by submitting an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
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.