Crime
Video Shows Moments Philadelphia Officer Shot Outside Overbrook High School
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon while responding to a violent altercation outside Overbrook High School, according to law enforcement sources.
The incident occurred just before 3:00 p.m. near the intersection of 59th and West Oxford Streets, directly across from the school, shortly after classes had been dismissed for the day.
Cellphone footage from the scene captured a chaotic brawl involving multiple individuals, which rapidly escalated into gunfire.
Sources familiar with the investigation, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that the officer was attempting to intervene and restore order when he was struck by a bullet in the abdomen.
Emergency responders arrived on scene promptly, and the injured officer was transported to a nearby hospital.
His condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Police have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
The area around the school was cordoned off as investigators collected evidence and reviewed surveillance and cellphone footage.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to identify those involved in the altercation and subsequent shooting.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department or submit tips anonymously through local tip lines.
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.