Crime
1 injured after shooting at Cuyahoga County Fair, 2 suspects in custody
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio – Authorities have confirmed that two suspects are in custody following a shooting at the Cuyahoga County Fair late Saturday night.
One of the suspects was found in possession of a firearm, and a single live round was recovered at the scene.
The incident occurred on the fairgrounds during the final weekend of the event, which officials say has seen record-breaking attendance.
Law enforcement reports indicate that officers quickly responded to calls of “shots fired” shortly before midnight.
Police radio traffic captured the urgency as officers requested backup and an ambulance, noting that a victim had been shot.
The victim, who was reportedly conscious at the scene, was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center. Deputies on site also administered immediate medical aid.
The Cuyahoga County Fair issued a statement on social media around 12:39 a.m. Sunday, confirming the shooting and noting that fair personnel are cooperating fully with local law enforcement agencies.
The post stated that the fair would reopen on Sunday under standard operating hours from noon to 10 p.m.
A separate statement from fair spokesperson Candyce Traci acknowledged the incident, stating: “We have been made aware of gunfire that has occurred on our fairgrounds on Saturday evening, August 9, 2025. It will be with due diligence that we make media outlets aware of the situation that occurred as soon as more details become available.” No additional details have been released at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up to the shooting or potential motives.
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.