Crime
31-year-old Literrance Bratton killed in Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the Ensley neighborhood, leaving one man dead and a suspect in custody.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Literrance Leon Bratton, a resident of Birmingham.
The shooting took place at approximately 11:53 p.m. in the 2700 block of 30th Street in Ensley.
According to Sgt. LaQuitta Wade of the Birmingham Police Department, a nearby officer heard gunfire and observed two individuals attempting to flee the scene in a vehicle.
The officer initiated a short vehicle pursuit, which concluded near Aaron Aronov Drive and Valley Road in Fairfield.
One suspect was apprehended without incident and taken into custody.
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Bratton and the suspect, which escalated into gunfire.
Bratton was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:08 a.m. Monday.
The suspect is currently being held on a 48-hour felony extension at the Birmingham City Jail as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
No additional details, including the suspect’s identity, have been released at this time.
The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Birmingham Police Department or 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.