Crime
36-year-old Travis Jackson killed in Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man in Montgomery that occurred late Friday evening.
The victim has been identified as Travis Jackson, 36, a resident of Montgomery, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
Emergency crews responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Hale Street at approximately 8:49 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
Upon arrival, officers and fire medics located Jackson suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to Police Sgt. Tina McGriff.
As of Monday, investigators have not officially classified the death as a homicide, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Montgomery Police detectives at (334) 625-2831, Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP (7867), or the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
The Montgomery Police Department continues to follow leads in the case as they work to determine what led to the fatal shooting.
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.