Crime
Credit Champs Owner Todd Austin Fatally Shot by T’Mone Michelle Williams in Apparent Murder-Suicide
ARLINGTON, TX — The Arlington Police Department is investigating a tragic murder-suicide that unfolded on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Salon and Spa Galleria located in the 7800 block of South Cooper Street.
The incident claimed the lives of 37-year-old William Todd Austin, a respected entrepreneur and credit expert, and 37-year-old T’Mone Michelle Williams, who police believe was the shooter.
According to investigators, Williams entered the salon shortly after 10 a.m. and shot Austin multiple times while he was receiving a haircut.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As officers responded to reports of gunfire, they observed Williams attempting to flee the salon.
Upon noticing police presence, she returned inside and fatally shot herself.
She was transported to a local hospital but later died from her self-inflicted wounds.
Authorities believe the incident stemmed from a prior domestic relationship.
Austin and Williams reportedly shared a child together, and although the motive remains under investigation, the act appears to have been targeted.
The shooting occurred while multiple patrons and employees were present inside the salon.
Fortunately, no additional injuries were reported.
Austin, founder of the credit repair firm Credit Champs, was widely regarded in the business and mentoring community.
His death has left a deep impact on colleagues and clients alike.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Arlington Police Department.
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.