Crime
No indications of an active shooter at Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, Mississippi – At approximately 8:00 a.m., Keesler Air Force Base was placed under lockdown following reports that prompted a precautionary security response.
Installation personnel initiated comprehensive security protocols to ensure the safety of all individuals on base.
Following a thorough sweep and investigation by base security forces and supporting agencies, officials have confirmed there were no indications of an active shooter or credible threat to the installation.
The lockdown was enforced out of an abundance of caution to thoroughly assess and secure the area.
Security teams are now concluding final precautionary searches.
The base has been deemed secure, and no injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Keesler leadership expressed appreciation for the swift response of security personnel and the cooperation of those on base during the event.
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.