Crime
Sapanna Harris Killed in Suspected Domestic Violence Shooting on West Side of Indianapolis
A male person of interest was located approximately a block from the scene shortly afterward.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A woman was killed Saturday evening in a shooting believed to be related to domestic violence, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).
Officers responded to the area of Chadbourne Drive and West St. Clair Street, just off North Girls School Road, around 8:15 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of a shooting.
According to IMPD, dispatchers noted the sounds of a domestic disturbance in the background of several 911 calls related to the incident.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Sapanna Harris Williams, an adult female, inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A male person of interest was located approximately a block from the scene shortly afterward.
During the apprehension, officers deployed a Taser to safely take him into custody.
His identity has not been released, and it is unclear at this time whether any charges have been formally filed.
IMPD’s Victim Assistance Unit and a department chaplain were present at the scene to support those affected.
Investigators currently believe this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
During a media briefing, IMPD Night Watch Captain Rob Rider emphasized the inherent danger involved in domestic violence cases—for both the individuals and responding officers.
“Any time there’s a domestic-related incident, it’s one of the most dangerous an officer can go into,” said Captain Rider. “There’s a lot of emotion, a lot of passion. Unfortunately, things explode sometimes. People make bad decisions. That’s what occurred tonight.”
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact IMPD Homicide detectives or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).
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.