Crime
Kansas City Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Dewayne Toombs
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) is conducting a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting late Tuesday night, March 26, 2025.
Officers responded to a 911 call just after 10 p.m. regarding a shooting in the North Bennington Avenue and NE 38th Street area.
Upon arrival, they were directed to an apartment building, where they found 19-year-old Dewayne Toombs suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported Toombs to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after 11:30 p.m.
Authorities have not identified a suspect, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
KCPD urges anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or online at kc-crime.org.
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.