Crime
Rekeea Jackson-Mason, Sister of Actor Rome Flynn, Killed in Springfield Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Springfield Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side, leaving one woman dead.
Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Holly Drive around 3:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The woman was immediately transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Rekeea “Tynese” Jackson-Mason, sister of actor Rome Flynn.
She was a mother of three and is survived by her husband and children.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this devastating loss.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not released details regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.