Crime
Three Dead, Including Infant in Mass Shooting at WestFest Carnival at Centennial Park
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A tragic shooting at the annual WestFest celebration in Centennial Park left three people dead — including an infant and a woman uninvolved in the altercation — and several others injured late Sunday evening.
According to West Valley City Police spokesperson Roxeanne Vainuku, the incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. near 5600 West and 3100 South.
Officers patrolling the event observed two groups of individuals engaged in a heated verbal confrontation.
As officers approached to de-escalate the situation, a 16-year-old male from one of the groups pulled out a firearm and began shooting at the other group.
One responding officer discharged their weapon at the suspect in an attempt to neutralize the threat but did not strike him.
Five individuals sustained gunshot wounds.
An 18-year-old male, believed to be part of the opposing group from the shooter, died at the scene.
Tragically, two bystanders with no connection to the dispute — a 41-year-old woman and an 8-month-old infant — were also struck by gunfire.
Both were transported to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the woman and child were not related.
Two additional teenagers were wounded during the shooting: a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, both suffering non-life-threatening gunshot injuries to their arms.
Investigators are working to determine whether either teen was affiliated with the groups involved in the initial argument.
In the ensuing chaos, a pregnant woman was injured while attempting to scale a fence to flee the gunfire.
Her condition has not been publicly disclosed.
The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody at the scene without further incident and is being held for questioning.
Officials have not yet confirmed a motive for the altercation, and it remains unclear whether the violence was gang-related.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have video footage or information to come forward as the investigation continues.
“This is a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence that has deeply impacted our community,” said Vainuku. “We are committed to finding answers and holding the responsible parties fully accountable.”
WestFest, a popular family-friendly community event, was immediately shut down following the shooting.
Grief counselors and victim support services are being coordinated for those affected.
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.