Crime
31-Year-Old Romeca Meeks Fatally Shot in Chicago Chinatown Neighborhood on West Cermak Road
CHICAGO — A woman fatally shot in the Chinatown neighborhood Monday morning has been identified by family members as 31-year-old Romeca Meeks.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded around 9:35 a.m. on September 8, 2025, to reports of a person shot near Cermak Road and State Street.
Upon arrival, officers located Meeks lying in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to the chin and thigh.
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Meeks and another female individual, who told police she possessed a valid concealed carry license.
During the altercation, the woman allegedly produced a firearm and shot Meeks multiple times.
The suspect remained at the scene, where CPD officers recovered her weapon and took her into custody.
Family members shared that Meeks had just dropped her young son off at school and was on her way to work at the time of the incident.
Witnesses at the scene also alleged that the child’s father, identified as Carlos “Los” Way, who is reportedly subject to an active restraining order, appeared during the dispute and physically restrained Meeks in a headlock.
In those moments, the suspect allegedly opened fire, striking Meeks at close range.
Chicago Police confirmed Area Detectives are leading the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to submit tips anonymously at CPDTIP.com or call the CPD 1st District at (312) 745-4290.
Meeks’ family has pleaded with the public to refrain from circulating videos of the aftermath of the shooting, urging respect and privacy during this time of grief.
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.