Crime
17-year-old Lorenzo Davis Jr killed after shooting in Birmingham’s Collegeville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot late Thursday night in a hail of gunfire that tore through a public housing complex in Birmingham’s Collegeville community, marking the city’s second teenage homicide in less than a week.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, North Precinct officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue North.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Lorenzo Davis Jr., 17, unresponsive inside an apartment.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service arrived shortly after and pronounced him dead at the scene at 11:50 p.m.
Police spokesperson Officer Truman Fitzgerald confirmed that multiple rounds were fired from outside the apartment.
However, investigators have not yet determined whether Davis was shot while inside the apartment or if he was struck outside and ran indoors in an attempt to escape the gunfire.
The apartment unit sustained several bullet holes, and a nearby parked vehicle was also damaged by gunfire.
Investigators placed numerous evidence markers at the scene, primarily identifying the locations of spent shell casings, indicating a high volume of rounds fired.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
The crime scene quickly drew a large crowd of family members, neighbors, and friends—many of whom were visibly devastated.
Both of Davis’s parents were present and collapsed in grief outside the apartment complex as the reality of the tragedy set in.
This latest killing brings Birmingham’s homicide count to 47 for the year.
Across Jefferson County, there have been 72 homicides in total so far in 2025, including those within the city limits.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Birmingham Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously, as the investigation into this senseless act of violence continues.
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.