Crime
35-year-old Michael James Alexander Jr killed in Waterloo shooting
WATERLOO, Iowa — Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot Monday morning in Waterloo as 35-year-old Michael James Alexander Jr., according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 10:40 a.m. in the area of West 4th and Denver Streets.
Upon arrival, they discovered Alexander lying unresponsive in the driveway behind a residence located at 1300 West 4th Street.
Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene and transported Alexander to a nearby hospital.
Despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
Waterloo Police have not released any information regarding potential suspects or a motive at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Waterloo Police Detective Division at (319) 291-4340, option #3. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers by calling (855) 300-TIPS.
Police continue to process evidence and canvass the area in hopes of gathering further details that may lead to an arrest.
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.