Crime
Two female suspects in custody after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park
CHICAGO, Ill. — Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon during a violent incident at the Walmart Supercenter located in the 2500 block of West 95th Street, prompting a large police response and temporary closure of the store, authorities confirmed.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire at the busy retail location shortly after 2 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 23-year-old man, believed to have been the intended target, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to Christ Hospital in an unknown condition.
A 70-year-old woman, who police said was an innocent bystander, was struck in the foot and taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.
Following the shooting, investigators quickly developed information on a suspect vehicle — a Hyundai — that fled the scene.
Using tracking technology, CPD units located and stopped the vehicle near 67th and Peoria after it was traced from the area of 79th and Cottage Grove Avenue.
Two female suspects were taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the Walmart and interviewing employees and witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police have not yet confirmed a motive or whether additional suspects are being sought.
The scene showed a significant police presence, with crime scene tape blocking the main entrance to the store as officers processed evidence.
It remains unclear how long the Walmart will remain closed while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not released further information at this time.
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.