Crime
Calvin Sowells found shot in Timmonsville dies
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — A man who was shot in Timmonsville on Tuesday has died from his injuries, according to Timmonsville Police Chief James Allen.
Authorities said the victim, identified as Calvin Sowells, arrived at the Hot Spot convenience store on Highway 76 suffering from a gunshot wound.
Investigators have not yet determined the exact location where the shooting occurred.
Chief Allen confirmed the death and stated that the case is being treated as an active homicide investigation.
“We are currently working a shooting that occurred within the town limits of Timmonsville. The victim, Mr. Calvin Sowells, is deceased. We have active leads and are pursuing them at this time,” Allen said.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Timmonsville police with the investigation.
Officials emphasized that additional information will be released as the case develops.
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.