Crime
15-year-old killed in Charlotte shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed late Thursday night in a shooting incident at an apartment complex in northeast Charlotte, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to the scene just before 11:30 p.m. on Merrick Street, located near North Tryon Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a teenage male, later identified as Syllavon, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Initial reports indicate that gunfire was directed into the apartment building, damaging property and resulting in the fatal injury to the teen.
CMPD’s Homicide Unit, along with crime scene investigators, Charlotte Fire Department crews, and paramedics, were called to the complex to begin an extensive investigation.
Throughout the night, police were seen canvassing the parking lot and surrounding areas, collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
Detectives are working to determine whether the victim was the intended target or if the shooting was a result of indiscriminate gunfire.
As of early Friday morning, no suspects had been publicly identified, and no arrests had been made.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Members of the public with relevant tips are encouraged to contact CMPD Homicide Unit detectives directly at 704-432-TIPS.
Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 704-334-1600.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.