Crime
22-year-old Micah Ledbetter killed in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Friday afternoon, May 9, in the vicinity of Whitener and Louisiana Streets.
According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department, two individuals were injured in the incident. One victim arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle, while the other was transported from the scene by ambulance.
The victim transported by ambulance, identified as 22-year-old Micah Ledbetter of Cape Girardeau, succumbed to her injuries while being treated in the emergency room.
A second individual suffered what authorities described as a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg and is currently receiving medical treatment at an area hospital.
In response to the incident, the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad has been activated to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Police have not released any information regarding a suspect or motive at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Cape Girardeau Police Department at the following:
- Business Line: 573-339-6621
- Anonymous Tip Line: 573-339-6313
The investigation remains active and further details will be released as they become available.
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.