Crime
Seven Injured in Overnight Mass Shooting Outside St. Sabina Church in Chicago, $10,000 Reward Offered
CHICAGO — A large overnight gathering near St. Sabina Church in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood was shattered by gunfire early Saturday morning, leaving seven individuals injured, including three teenagers, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
The shooting occurred around 1:55 a.m. near the intersection of 78th Street and Throop Street, directly across from St. Sabina School, which is affiliated with the church.
CPD officers were already on the scene attempting to disperse a crowd when an unknown vehicle approached and opened fire into the group.
According to police and witnesses, a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee with four occupants drove past the gathering, and someone inside the vehicle began shooting.
Some individuals in the crowd reportedly returned fire toward the Jeep, which then fled the scene.
Police confirmed that seven people were struck by gunfire:
- An 18-year-old male was shot in the chest and leg and is listed in serious condition at an area hospital.
- Three 17-year-old males sustained gunshot wounds to their arms and legs and are expected to recover.
- A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg and arm.
- Two additional 18-year-old men suffered wounds to the leg and buttocks, respectively.
All other victims were reported to be in stable condition as of the latest updates.
Longtime anti-violence advocate Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church condemned the shooting and expressed deep concern for the ongoing violence in the Auburn Gresham area.
“To be honest with you, this is not something that a snap curfew, jobs, or programming can stop,” Pfleger said in a statement. “What has to stop this is parents knowing where their kids are at two o’clock in the morning.”
Father Pfleger and the St. Sabina Faith Community are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting.
Chicago Police cleared the scene just before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. The investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact:
- St. Sabina Church: (773) 483-4300
- Anonymous Tips: CPDTIP.com
This incident marks yet another instance of gun violence impacting a community gathering, prompting renewed calls for accountability, parental supervision, and community engagement.
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.