Crime
Easley Shooting Suspect Apprehended After Multi-State Pursuit Ends in Crash in Landrum
Authorities have confirmed that a police pursuit originating in North Carolina, which ended in a crash in Landrum, South Carolina, is connected to a shooting incident in Easley, South Carolina.
One of the victims in the Easley shooting, identified as Antwan Jackson Sr., sustained gunshot wounds to the head and hand.
In a statement, Jackson expressed gratitude for the support he has received, saying:
“Thanks for all the prayers & support. I was shot today in my head & hand. I’m in a lot of pain and have surgery scheduled for the morning. My hearing is gone, but I’m really glad to be alive for my kids.”
The Easley Police Department (EPD) confirmed that the same suspect involved in the shooting also fired at an EPD officer earlier in the day.
Fortunately, the officer was not struck.
During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle collided with a semi-truck on Highway 176 in Landrum.
Family members of the couple inside the truck confirmed that they are safe but shaken by the incident.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name, but an update is expected once additional details become available.
The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple law enforcement agencies involved in piecing together the events leading up to the pursuit and crash.
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.