Crime
Kingstree shooting victims identified as Mycheal Edwards-Wallace and Edwin Cooper
KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA – An 18-year-old athlete with a promising future was one of two teenagers fatally shot over the weekend in Williamsburg County.
The Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, 18, and Edwin Cooper, 16, both of Kingstree, South Carolina.
The shooting occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Kings Crossing Apartment Complex.
Authorities say both victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds at the scene.
Edwards-Wallace, a recent graduate of Kingstree High School, was set to begin his collegiate football career as a freshman at Newberry College this fall.
A standout on the field, he had earned all-state, all-area, and all-region honors, and played in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
The news of Edwards-Wallace’s death has deeply impacted the Newberry College community.
“Our hearts go out to his family,” said Newberry head football coach Todd Knight in a statement. “It’s such a tragedy for a talented young man to be struck down at such a young age. He was a good student and a great young man with a terrific personality and a bright future. We were really excited to have him as a part of our team. He will always be a part of our Newberry family.”
In a separate statement, Newberry College extended its condolences:
“The entire Newberry College community extends its deepest condolences to Mycheal’s family, friends, and teammates. We are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation by local law enforcement. No arrests have been reported at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office.
The tragic deaths of Edwards-Wallace and Cooper have left their families, schools, and communities mourning the loss of two young lives filled with potential.
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.