Crime
1 Killed After Shooting at Barton’s Landing Apartments in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Authorities are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday morning at Barton’s Landing Place Apartments, located off Cliffdale Road near Bunce Road in Fayetteville.
The incident took place around 9:00 a.m. in the apartment complex’s parking lot. Fayetteville Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Despite emergency efforts, the victim succumbed to his wounds shortly after being found.
Witnesses described a disturbing scene as the events unfolded.
According to resident accounts, a man was seen walking through the area visibly distressed, shouting, and carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle.
Moments later, the individual reportedly laid down in the parking lot, awaiting police arrival. Another individual was also detained at the scene near him.
Eyewitnesses stated that the armed man told responding officers he acted in self-defense.
He allegedly claimed that unknown individuals had been lying in wait and fired at him first.
According to his statements, he did not recognize the individuals involved and observed a male wearing a blue shirt fleeing the area before police arrived.
The Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
At this time, officials have not released the identities of those involved, nor have they confirmed whether any charges have been filed.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective C. Johnson at (910) 584-6703 or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
Investigators are seeking to speak with any additional witnesses who may have seen or heard anything related to the 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.