Crime
26-year-old Dejah Manning shot and killed during verbal altercation in Altgeld Gardens
CHICAGO, Ill. — A woman was fatally shot Sunday evening during a verbal altercation in the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood on the city’s Far South Side.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on August 31, 2025, in front of a residence in the 13200 block of South Ellis Avenue.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Dejah Manning, a young mother.
Police said Manning was involved in an argument with another woman when the confrontation escalated and the offender opened fire, striking Manning.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are actively searching for the female suspect, who fled following the shooting.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the suspect’s identity or possible motive.
Community members with information about the incident are urged to submit tips anonymously at cpdtip.com.
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.