Crime
At least four injured after shooting at 63rd Street and Drexel in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A mass shooting unfolded late Saturday evening near 63rd Street and Drexel Avenue on the city’s South Side, prompting a large-scale police response and ongoing investigation.
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area following reports of multiple individuals shot.
Upon arrival, they located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Initial reports indicate that one of the victims may be a 5-year-old child.
The condition of the victims has not yet been disclosed, and authorities have not confirmed the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The scene remained active for several hours as detectives canvassed the area for evidence, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are leading the investigation.
Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit anonymous tips through CPD Tip at cpdtip.com.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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.