Crime
Manhunt Underway for 22-Year-Old Emmanuel Keevon Dashawn McRae Accused of Shooting West Palm Beach Police Officer
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Massive Manhunt Underway After Police Officer Shot During Early-Morning Altercation.
At approximately 2:00 a.m., West Palm Beach Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in the 300 block of Baker Drive.
Upon arrival, one of the responding officers was shot after the suspect opened fire on police.
The injured officer was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Their current condition has not been released.
Detectives have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Emmanuel Keevon Dashawn McRae, described as 5’11” tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
McRae is considered armed and extremely dangerous and should not be approached under any circumstances.
Authorities have launched a massive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend McRae.
Anyone who sees McRae or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately, contact the West Palm Beach Police Department at (561) 822-1900, or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Police are asking residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
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.