Crime
Reports of shooting at Burger King in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A significant police presence was observed Wednesday night at a Burger King restaurant on the city’s west side amid unconfirmed reports of a shooting.
The incident unfolded at the Burger King located at 3525 Mahoning Avenue, near the intersection of Meridian Road.
A photo from the scene showed at least four Youngstown Police Department cruisers parked outside the restaurant, while witnesses reported seeing as many as a dozen law enforcement vehicles from multiple departments surrounding the building.
One witness described the scene as resembling a “SWAT-style” response, stating that officers had the perimeter secured.
The witness also noted that they had recently left their job at the restaurant and expressed relief at not being inside at the time of the reported gunfire.
As of late Wednesday, dispatchers with both the Youngstown Police Department and Austintown Police Department stated they had no immediate information to release regarding the nature of the incident or whether anyone had been injured.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether shots were fired or if any arrests have been made.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected once they become available.
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.