Crime
7-year-old Noah Jovani dies after dog attack in Chilton County
CHILTON COUNTY, AL — The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the dogs involved in the tragic attack on a child near County Road 147, in the Calera area, have now been located and secured.
Chilton County Animal Control responded promptly and has taken custody of the animals.
The owner of the dogs is cooperating fully with investigators as the case remains under active investigation.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. on July 22, 2025, deputies responded to an emergency call regarding a serious dog attack.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered that 7-year-old Noah Jovani had sustained severe injuries as a result of an attack by one or more aggressive dogs.
The child was immediately transported for emergency medical care but sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Chilton County Animal Control was notified at the time and assisted at the scene.
Authorities initially reported that the dogs involved had not yet been secured.
As of the most recent update, the animals have been located and are now in the custody of Animal Control.
Investigators are working to determine all relevant details surrounding the attack, including whether the dogs were properly secured prior to the incident and whether any violations of local ordinances occurred.
“Our hearts are broken for the child and the family affected by this unimaginable loss. We are fully committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this tragedy occurred and to help prevent something like this from ever happening again.”
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is reminding all residents to ensure that pets are properly contained and to follow local animal control regulations to protect the safety of the community.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office.
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.