Crime
At least 1 dead, multiple injured after shooting at Elizabeth City State University During Viking Fest
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday, April 26, 2025, on the campus of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).
Victim killed in ECSU shooting identified as 21-year-old Isaiah Caldwell
The Elizabeth City Police Department issued a campus-wide text alert advising residents to shelter in place after reports of shots fired near Bias Hall.
“There has been a report of shots fired on campus in the area of Bias Hall.
Shelter in place as Elizabeth City Police Department and campus police investigate the situation,” the alert stated.
Hundreds of students, alumni, and guests were gathered on campus for the final day of ECSU’s annual Viking Fest, which included the Blue and White Vikings spring football game and other festivities.
During the incident, three students sustained gunshot wounds to their legs and/or abdomen and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Tragically, one male student was pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital.
Eyewitness Victoria Lewis told Channel2 NOW that her daughter and grandson were near the shooting. “My daughter and her friends were able to hide safely, but my grandson was caught in the crossfire. Thankfully, he managed to run in the opposite direction and escape. Nobody but God. I am truly grateful this morning,” she said.
In response to the incident, ECSU Police, the Elizabeth City Police Department, the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are actively collaborating on the investigation.
Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.
As a precaution, ECSU Police have increased patrols across campus, and access to the central campus area will be restricted on Sunday.
In a statement, the university expressed deep sorrow over the incident: “We are deeply saddened by this senseless act. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Viking community affected by this tragedy.”
To support students, faculty, and staff, ECSU Counseling Services will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. today, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. Immediate and after-hours counseling support is also available by calling 252-335-3275.
Bedell Dining Hall will be closed today. Breakfast will be delivered to residence halls beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) will be served at the K.E. White Graduate Center. Shuttle services will be provided for students to and from dining areas.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact ECSU University Police at 252-335-3266.
The university and law enforcement agencies will continue to provide updates as more 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.