Crime
Motorcycle Chase in Pierpont Ends in Crash and Officer-Involved Shooting
PIERPONT TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred following a motorcycle pursuit on Thursday.
According to initial reports, deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle in the area of Anderson Road in Pierpont Township.
The pursuit continued until the motorcycle crashed.
Following the crash, shots were fired, and the suspect was struck.
The individual was reported down at the scene.
No deputies or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The scene has been secured, and authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and subsequent shooting.
The identity and condition of the suspect have not yet been released.
The Sheriff’s Office has stated that more information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.