Crime
Newton County Teen Wanted in Fatal Shooting of Stepfather in Covington
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting his stepfather during a domestic incident in Covington on Monday evening.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 6:15 p.m. on May 13 in the area of Avery Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered 41-year-old David Gay of Covington deceased inside his residence from an apparent gunshot wound.
Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that Gay was shot and killed by his stepson, identified as Jayden Daniel, 16, also of Covington.
Following the incident, Daniel reportedly fled the scene in a 2016 Cadillac Escalade registered to the victim.
The vehicle was later located at Denny Dobbs Park by investigators; however, Daniel was not found at the location.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Daniel, who is currently considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities have not yet released details on the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Law enforcement urges the public not to approach the suspect if seen.
Anyone with information on Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to immediately contact 911 or the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
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.