Crime
LASD deputy shot in Lancaster, suspect down
Lancaster, CA – A deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is actively engaged in a high-risk incident involving a robbery suspect.
The initial contact occurred in the area of 10th Street West and Avenue J-12, where the deputy was detaining the suspect at gunpoint following a report of a 211 (armed robbery).
During the encounter, the deputy requested immediate assistance from an additional patrol unit and a field sergeant due to a potential use-of-force situation.
Moments later, a 998 — deputy-involved shooting — was reported.
Both the suspect and the deputy sustained injuries and are currently down at the scene.
Emergency requests for assistance have been issued to Palmdale station units, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Station to respond and provide support.
The situation remains active and under investigation.
Further updates will be provided as they become 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.