Crime
Beaumont Police Arrest Travon Alexander in Fatal Shooting of Joel Jenkins Following Dominoes Dispute
Beaumont, TX — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that reportedly stemmed from an argument during a dominoes game, according to Officer Haley Morrow of the Beaumont Police Department.
The suspect, identified as Travon Alexander, was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Joel Jenkins.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the 1400 block of Prairie Avenue, located off Avenue A in Beaumont.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the scene and located the victim with gunshot wounds.
Jenkins was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.
“Through witness statements and rapid investigative efforts, detectives were able to identify and arrest 30-year-old Travon Alexander for the shooting,” Beaumont Police said in an official statement.
Following his arrest, Alexander was interviewed by detectives and later transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he remains in custody.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting 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.