Crime
14-year-old Armando Morales killed in stabbing outside Santa Ana High School
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A 14-year-old student, identified by friends as Armando Morales, was killed and two other teenage boys were injured in a stabbing that occurred outside Santa Ana High School on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).
The violent incident unfolded at approximately 3:25 p.m., shortly after the school day had ended.
Police say the three victims—ages 14, 15, and 16—were attacked in front of the campus, prompting an emergency response.
All three were transported to a local hospital, where the 14-year-old succumbed to his injuries.
The other two victims remain hospitalized and are reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities have launched a search for two suspects believed to be involved in the attack.
While initial reports indicate that all parties—victims and suspects—are students at Santa Ana High School, that detail has not been definitively confirmed.
Investigators are exploring the possibility that the attack was gang-related, although the precise motive remains under investigation.
Officers are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Aaron Chavez, a friend of the deceased, described Armando as a kind-hearted and humorous teenager, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. “He didn’t deserve this. He was a good kid,” Chavez said.
In response to the incident, the Santa Ana Unified School District issued a statement to families assuring them that there is no active threat to the school or the surrounding community. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the statement read.
All after-school activities were canceled for the day, and crisis counselors will be available on campus starting Thursday to provide emotional support and resources for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
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.