Crime
Sister Killed, Brother Shot in Autaugaville Attempted Carjacking, Suspect in Custody
AUTAUGAVILLE, AL – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night during an attempted carjacking, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured, according to Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell.
The incident took place around 11:40 p.m. near Highway 14 and Pickett Street, where siblings Cameron Reynolds and his sister were shot.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while Reynolds suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Kelmen Merrell King of Autaugaville, was taken into custody Tuesday morning.
He has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
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.