Crime
17-year-old Sean Davis killed after shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival
PAGELAND, S.C. — A festive summer evening turned tragic during the town’s annual Watermelon Festival late Friday, when gunfire erupted near a crowded intersection, killing a 17-year-old boy and sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:41 p.m. at the intersection of McGregor and South Pearl Street—just feet from the Pageland Police Department’s tent and within yards of Chesterfield County Sheriff’s deputies who were working security for the event.
The victim, identified as 17-year-old Sean Davis, was struck by gunfire as dozens of panicked festivalgoers fled the scene, according to witnesses.
The initial 911 call was received just moments after shots rang out, triggering an emergency response.
First responders initially requested a medical helicopter to transport the critically wounded teen from the nearby Pageland Airport.
However, due to the urgency of his condition, emergency crews opted to rush him by ambulance to a trauma center in the Charlotte area.
Despite their efforts, sources confirmed Davis was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
The Chesterfield County Coroner’s Office officially declared his death around midnight.
Shortly after the shooting, agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrived on the scene to begin their investigation.
Crime scene technicians and SLED agents remained well into the early morning hours Saturday, meticulously documenting evidence and marking where the shooter may have fired and where Davis collapsed.
While law enforcement has not publicly named a suspect, investigators discovered a second trail of blood near the original crime scene, raising the possibility that another individual may have also been shot.
Sources indicated that hospitals in the region were likely alerted to be on the lookout for any patients seeking treatment for gunshot wounds—a standard protocol in active shooting investigations.
The Pageland Police Department released a brief statement confirming the fatal shooting and the age of the victim.
The statement did not include any details about the circumstances or potential threat to the public. The department also announced that the investigation is now being led by SLED.
Pageland Police Chief Dean Short offered condolences, stating:
“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young individual whose life was tragically lost. This is a heartbreaking event that deeply impacts our entire community.”
In response to the tragedy, town officials canceled the remainder of the Watermelon Festival, issuing the following statement on Facebook:
“Out of respect for the victim and their family, we believe this is the most appropriate course of action. Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. We thank our community for their understanding and ask everyone to continue supporting one another during this difficult time.”
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact SLED or local law enforcement.
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.