Crime
1 killed after shooting in Roanoke Rapids
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of 2nd and Monroe Streets in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
According to initial reports, officers responded to the scene following calls of gunfire.
Upon arrival, law enforcement confirmed that one individual had been fatally shot.
The incident has been classified as a homicide.
At this time, the identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting and whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information relevant to the case to come forward.
Tipsters can contact the department directly or submit information anonymously through the Halifax County Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.