Crime
Richard Huguley Charged with Fatally Shooting Stepfather James Barnett in Salem
LEE COUNTY, Ala. — A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his stepfather in the Salem community of Lee County.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Lee Road 126 at approximately 7:14 p.m. Thursday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 69-year-old James Barnett deceased in a chair located in the front yard of his residence.
Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Jessica Henderson confirmed that Barnett suffered a single gunshot wound to the forehead.
Court documents indicate that the weapon used was a .38 Special revolver.
Following the initial investigation, authorities gathered evidence that identified Barnett’s stepson, Richard Lee Huguley, 51, as the primary suspect.
Huguley was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.
He is currently being held at the Lee County Detention Center pending an Aniah’s Law hearing, which will determine if he is eligible for bond.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding a possible motive.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with further information to contact them at 334-749-5651 or reach out to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
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.