Crime
Reports of shooting at Outlets mall in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Authorities are responding to a reported shooting at the Outlets of Little Rock on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a lockdown of the shopping center.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Kay Jewelers inside the mall. A video circulating online appears to show an individual brandishing a firearm within the premises.
Law enforcement sources confirmed that at least one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
Beckie Whipple Smith, a local resident, stated that her granddaughter, who manages the Five Below store at the outlet, was not working at the time of the incident but returned to the scene to assist law enforcement. According to Smith, her granddaughter remained at the store to secure it and provide police with surveillance footage.
At this time, the suspected shooter remains at large. Police have placed all stores within the mall on lockdown as they continue to secure the scene and investigate.
No additional injuries have been confirmed, and officials are urging the public to avoid the area.
The investigation remains active and 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.