Crime
3-year-old Emouri Woodard killed in accidental shooting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A tragic incident in Baton Rouge claimed the life of a toddler on Friday morning, Sept. 5, after police say the child gained access to an unsecured firearm.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of Sumrall Drive at approximately 7:36 a.m. in response to reports of a shooting.
Police Chief T.J. Morse stated that a three-year-old boy, later identified by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office as Emouri Woodard, located a loaded handgun that had not been properly secured inside the residence.
Authorities said the child accidentally discharged the weapon, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound.
First responders attempted to provide aid, but the child was pronounced deceased shortly after the incident.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was stored and whether any charges will follow.
No additional details have been released at this time.
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.