Crime
Police Continue Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Police are actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday at Tom Lee Park, which left a teenager dead and prompted a large-scale law enforcement response.
According to authorities, the shooting took place during the afternoon hours while hundreds of people were gathered at the park for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival.
Officers responded to the scene and found a teenage victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not yet released the victim’s exact age or identity, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have released a limited suspect description, stating the individual is believed to be a young male dressed entirely in black, including a ski mask, at the time of the shooting.
Surveillance footage from the area is currently under review, as the park and surrounding downtown areas are equipped with multiple cameras.
David Wayne Brown, CEO of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, urged community members to come forward with any information—no matter how small—reiterating that all tips remain strictly anonymous.
“We know people are often afraid to speak out, worried that their identity might be revealed. But CrimeStoppers guarantees anonymity,” said Brown. “Even the smallest detail—something like the color of clothing—can help detectives piece together what happened and identify the suspect.”
Authorities are encouraging anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, or who may have seen anything suspicious, to contact CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Investigators believe public assistance could be critical in solving this case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not confirmed whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.