Crime
Searcy Teen Likely Paralyzed After Being Shot by Deported Felon Using Stolen Identity
SEARCY, Ark. — A 16-year-old boy, Isaiah Toledo, is likely to be paralyzed for life after being shot in the neck while driving home from a graduation party, according to his father, Antonio Toledo.
The teen was critically injured in a random shooting on May 10, 2025, which led to the arrest of Candelario Gameros-Ante, a 45-year-old man who was previously deported and re-entered the U.S. under a stolen identity.
The Searcy Police Department initially responded to what was reported as a single-vehicle accident around 11:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of West Academy.
However, the emergency caller informed dispatchers that the driver had sustained a gunshot wound to the neck.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed the teenage victim had been shot and immediately coordinated emergency medical transport.
Isaiah was first taken to Unity Health – White County Medical Center and later transferred to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where he remains in stable but life-altering condition.
While canvassing the area and interviewing witnesses, officers recovered multiple shell casings in a nearby yard.
This led them to a residence where Gameros-Ante—originally booked under the name Edgar Gameros, 44, of Batesville—was taken into custody.
The Searcy Police Special Response Team cleared the residence, and two additional individuals were arrested on unrelated charges. Both are currently being held under detainers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
On May 12, fingerprint analysis confirmed that the suspect was not Edgar Gameros, but in fact Candelario Gameros-Ante, who had used a stolen Social Security card to fraudulently obtain an Arkansas driver’s license.
Authorities say Gameros-Ante was deported in 2017 and returned to the U.S. under false pretenses to conceal his immigration status.
During an interview with Searcy Police, Chief Steve Hernandez reported that Gameros-Ante told officers he believed members of a cartel were pursuing him.
Mistaking the teen’s slow-moving vehicle for a threat, he allegedly opened fire on Isaiah as the teen drove past his home.
Investigators have not found any evidence supporting Gameros-Ante’s paranoia or any cartel involvement.
The incident is being treated as a random act of violence.
Gameros-Ante has been charged with Terroristic Act, a Class B felony, and remains in custody at the White County Detention Center. Additional charges are possible as the investigation progresses.
Isaiah’s father, Antonio Toledo, a local business owner and contractor, says the family is preparing for the long-term impacts of the injury, including the high cost of wheelchair accessibility modifications.
He expressed gratitude for the support the family has already received and is open to accepting further assistance from the community.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Searcy Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
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.