Crime
17-year-old Ariyaun Burton killed in north Columbus shooting
Columbus, OH – Authorities have identified the victim fatally shot in a north Columbus incident early Sunday morning as 17-year-old Ariyaun Burton.
Officers with the Columbus Division of Police responded to a report of a shooting shortly before 4:00 a.m. in the 5300 block of Roche Place, near Sinclair Road.
According to a dispatcher with the city’s Department of Public Safety, a Lyft driver called 911 to report that both he and his passenger had been shot.
The driver stated they had driven to a Sheetz gas station located in the 900 block of East Dublin-Granville Road to seek assistance.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and transported both individuals to Riverside Methodist Hospital. Burton was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second victim, whose identity has not been released, is being treated for injuries and is expected to survive.
As of now, police have not released details regarding a suspect or the events leading up to the shooting.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
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.