Crime
10-year-old Lavinia Lowe killed after shooting in Beech Island
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. — Authorities in Aiken County are investigating the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl who was fatally shot late Wednesday night at a residence in Beech Island.
According to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables, the incident occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday at a home located in the 100 block of Dorsett Kenzie Road, near Church Road off Pine Log Road.
The victim has been identified as Lavinia Lowe, a 10-year-old girl.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and discovered Lowe unresponsive on a bed inside the home.
She had sustained a single gunshot wound, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials have not yet released information regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including whether the incident was accidental, self-inflicted, or involved another individual.
No additional details have been provided about who was present in the home at the time.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the case in coordination with the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
An autopsy has been scheduled to be performed at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab in Atlanta.
No arrests have been announced as of Thursday afternoon, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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.