Crime
One Dead, Another Critically Injured in Fort Wayne Shooting, Victim Identified
FORT WAYNE, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition early Saturday morning on the city’s northeast side.
According to FWPD, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Hobson Road at approximately 1:15 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located Kamari Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel immediately attempted life-saving measures, but Taylor was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics.
As first responders secured the area and initiated the investigation, authorities were informed that a second individual connected to the incident had arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment for gunshot injuries.
Medical staff determined the second victim’s injuries to be life-threatening.
Following the discovery of both victims, FWPD activated its homicide investigation protocol, requesting assistance from homicide detectives, crime scene technicians, the department’s Aerial Support Unit, and representatives from the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
The names of the second victim and any potential suspects have not yet been released.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this time.
The incident is under active investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by calling the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, contacting Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submitting information anonymously through the P3 Tips App.
Crime
14-year-old Tyronai Reed killed after shooting in Hammond
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.
