Crime
Suspect who shot two Miami police officers identified as 27-year-old Mason Triana
Two Miami police officers were shot Thursday morning while responding to reports of gunfire in the Allapattah neighborhood, leading to a heavy police response and a tense hours-long standoff that ended with the armed suspect dead, authorities confirmed.
The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Mason Triana, though police have not yet confirmed whether his death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from the exchange of gunfire with responding officers.
According to Miami Police Chief Manny Morales, the incident began shortly before 7:00 a.m., when officers were dispatched to the area of NW 15th Avenue and NW 26th Street regarding a vehicle that appeared abandoned in the roadway. Finding no one nearby, officers requested a tow truck to remove the vehicle.
Moments later, a ShotSpotter alert—a gunfire detection system—indicated gunshots had been fired nearby.
Responding officers located another vehicle riddled with bullets in the same vicinity.
As they assessed the scene, a gunman opened fire on them, striking two officers.
One officer, a male sergeant, was shot in the knee, while a female officer sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
Both were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition and in good spirits.
“I visited them at the hospital — both were calm, professional, and eager to recover,” Chief Morales said. “I’m extremely proud of their bravery and composure under fire.”
Following the initial shooting, Triana barricaded himself inside a nearby residence, prompting a large tactical response from SWAT and other specialized units.
The area was secured, and nearby residents were urged to remain indoors as negotiations continued for several hours.
At one point, Triana exited the residence and engaged officers with what police described as a high-caliber rifle before retreating inside.
No additional injuries were reported during the exchange.
Authorities later confirmed that Triana was found deceased inside the home, marking the end of the standoff. Police did not specify the cause of death pending further investigation.
A second individual connected to the incident was detained at the scene and is being questioned, though officials have not released that person’s identity or specific role in the events.
Chief Morales noted that the situation could have been far worse, emphasizing the professionalism and restraint shown by responding officers throughout the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the shooting.
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.