Crime
31-year-old Deon Haynes killed after shooting in Buena Vista Township
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Buena Vista Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 26, 2025.
At approximately 4:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Arlington Road following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a male victim, identified as 31-year-old Deon Haynes, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Mr. Haynes was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment; however, despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that Mr. Haynes was the intended target in what appears to have been an isolated incident.
The Buena Vista Police Department is working closely with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab to process evidence and further the investigation.
At this time, no suspect information has been released.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information related to this case to contact Detective Russ Pahssen at 989-753-7793. Callers may remain anonymous.
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.