Crime
Victims Killed in Shooting Outside Westgate Mall in Brockton Identified
Brockton, MA – Authorities continue their search for a suspect in connection with the fatal double shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers at the Westgate Mall in Brockton on Saturday night, March 23, 2025.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the victims have been identified as:
- Tymari Albertson, 15
- Cevannah Alvarez, 18
Both were shot and killed following a physical altercation that escalated into gunfire in the parking lot near Starbucks and Chipotle.
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Brockton police responded to reports of a large fight involving several teenagers outside the Westgate Mall.
Moments later, gunshots rang out, striking Albertson and Alvarez.
Witnesses reported that a large number of teenagers had gathered in the area, many of whom had attended the grand opening of Urban Air Adventure Park, located across the street, shortly before the shooting.
Albertson, a Brockton High School student, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Alvarez later succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.
The tragic loss has deeply impacted the Brockton community, particularly within the school district.
Brockton Public Schools issued a statement on Sunday expressing grief over the loss of one of their students:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Champion High School student following an incident of violence in our community yesterday. We are working to support their family however we can and will be making resources available to students and staff grieving this loss.”
Mayor Robert Sullivan also addressed the tragedy, emphasizing the city’s commitment to supporting students and holding those responsible accountable:
“As Mayor of the City of Brockton, I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and classmates of the two victims. This tragedy is an active police investigation, under the direction of Police Chief Brenda Perez, in conjunction with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The Brockton Public Schools, led by Superintendent Dr. Priya Tahiliani, will offer grief counseling services to students and staff impacted by this tragic event. This type of senseless violence will not be tolerated in our city.”
Grief counselors will be available Monday at Brockton schools to provide support to students and staff affected by the loss.
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation and has not yet announced any arrests. Authorities are actively working to identify and locate the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting.
Officials urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Brockton police.
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.