Crime
20-year-old A’Tarion Spates killed in Waterloo shooting
Waterloo Police have identified one of the victims in a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday night, leaving one man dead and a woman injured.
Authorities confirmed that 20-year-old A’Tarion Key ‘Won De ‘Shawn Spates of Waterloo was shot and killed just before 11:00 p.m. on July 7.
Responding officers initially located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound near 1641 Mulberry Street.
She was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
While on scene, officers were directed to a second location at 1742 Mulberry Street, where they discovered Spates.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Detective Division at (319) 291-4340, Option #3, or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers website.
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.