Crime
16-year-old killed after shooting in Remerton
REMERTON, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), in coordination with the Remerton Police Department, is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old male.
According to authorities, officers with the Remerton Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Baytree Place at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 5.
Upon arrival, they located the teenage victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital.
Despite life-saving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
GBI agents have confirmed that a large number of individuals were present at the scene when the shooting took place.
However, no additional details have been released regarding potential suspects or a motive, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or anonymously online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.