Crime
One Dead, Two in Custody Following Fatal Shooting in Blytheville
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities in Blytheville, Arkansas, are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Tuesday.
According to the Blytheville Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area of South Sarah Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as 25-year-old Bryan Johnson, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, two suspects were taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Sarina Woods, 37, has been charged with First-Degree Murder.
Zayona Williams, 18, faces a charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
As of Wednesday, bond had not been set for either suspect.
The case remains under active investigation.
Authorities have not released details regarding a possible motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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.