Crime
5 Injured in Shooting at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, Suspect Remains at Large
WATERBURY, Conn. – A shooting incident at the Brass Mill Center shopping mall on Tuesday afternoon has left multiple individuals injured, according to local authorities.
The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response and a continuing investigation by Waterbury police.
At approximately 5:20 p.m., the Waterbury Police Department confirmed they were on scene at the mall, actively investigating reports of gunfire involving multiple victims.
The suspected shooter reportedly opened fire within the premises and fled before officers arrived.
As of now, the suspect remains at large.
Emergency medical services responded swiftly to the scene, attending to those injured.
While the exact number and conditions of the victims have not yet been disclosed, the Office of the Mayor has stated that there are currently no reported fatalities.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel and investigators to work safely and efficiently.
Authorities have not yet released further details, including a description of the suspect or a possible motive, citing the ongoing and active nature of the investigation.
The Brass Mill Center has been temporarily closed as police continue their work.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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.