Crime
Shots fired near the University of Florida (UF) campus in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tense police standoff is unfolding near the University of Florida campus after a gunman opened fire and barricaded himself inside an apartment complex on Monday.
According to the Gainesville Police Department, shots were fired from a unit at 102 Northwest 9th Terrace, a residential building located near the UF Human Resources facility but not on university property.
Authorities confirm that the incident began when law enforcement officers, including members of the Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, and University of Florida Police Department, attempted to serve a felony warrant related to narcotics violations.
The suspect—identified only by the name “Samuel”—allegedly fired at officers upon their arrival and made threats referencing a mass shooting.
In response, a multi-agency SWAT team established a secure perimeter, prompting the evacuation of all residents from the building.
Officers have also shut down a section of University Avenue between 8th and 10th Streets in both directions.
As of the latest update, negotiations are ongoing, and law enforcement officials indicated there is a “high likelihood” of resistance from the suspect.
At one point, police were heard over loudspeakers warning the suspect that he had “one minute to come out with his hands up.”
Despite the threat level, no injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities emphasize that there is no immediate threat to the University of Florida campus, but are urging the public to avoid the area as the situation remains active.
This is a developing story.
Further updates will be provided as more details become 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.