Crime
Dakayla Dailey charged with killing her 69-year-old stepmother in Spring
SPRING, Texas — A tragic family shooting in north Harris County has left one woman dead and her stepdaughter charged with murder.
Authorities say 27-year-old Dakayla Dailey has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the shooting death of her stepmother, 69-year-old Kathy Brown, inside their home on Hannover Forest Drive in Spring.
According to Harris County Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies were called to the 21300 block of Hannover Forest Drive late Friday morning after multiple gunshots were reported in the area.
A worker servicing the backyard pool told investigators he heard several shots from inside the home and immediately called 911 around 10:45 a.m.
When deputies arrived, they discovered two women inside the residence. The older woman, later identified as Kathy Brown, was found in the kitchen and pronounced deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
The younger woman, later identified as Dakayla Dailey, was detained without incident.
Authorities say initial findings suggest Dailey became upset after learning that her stepmother did not have any money, which may have led to the fatal confrontation.
Captain Aaron Strain of the Constable’s Office said no one else was in the home at the time of the shooting.
Dailey was taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail, where she now faces a murder charge.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence, including statements and digital records, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Harris County Sgt. Greg Pinkins initially reported that the women might have been a grandmother and granddaughter, but investigators later confirmed their relationship as stepmother and stepdaughter.
Authorities believe the two were the only residents living in the home.
Social media activity linked to Dailey, posted just one day before the shooting, has drawn significant attention online for its disturbing and erratic nature. Officials have not confirmed whether those posts are connected to the motive behind the killing.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This heartbreaking case has deeply affected the Spring community, as neighbors expressed shock and disbelief over the incident. One resident described the neighborhood as quiet and family-oriented, saying the tragedy has left everyone shaken.
Authorities urge anyone struggling with anger or family conflict to seek help before violence occurs.
“This is an incredibly sad situation for everyone involved,” Constable Herman said. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones and to the community as we continue to investigate this senseless act of violence.”
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.