Crime
Chicago Police Investigating Triple Shooting in South Shore That Leaves Two Men Dead
CHICAGO — A shooting early Monday morning in the South Shore neighborhood left two men dead and a third injured, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Authorities said officers were on patrol in the area when they heard gunfire shortly before 2:45 a.m.
Responding to the scene, they arrived at a residence in the 7200 block of South Paxton Avenue and discovered three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims—a 31-year-old man and a 37-year-old man—had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Derrick D. Harris, 31, and Devantel Strickland, 37.
A third victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot in the right arm.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was reported to be in good condition.
At this time, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is being led by Area One detectives.
The Chicago Police Department has not released additional details, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
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.