Crime
Baylor University Students Ordered to Shelter in Place as Police Pursue Robbery Suspects on Campus
WACO, Texas – Baylor University students and staff were urged to take immediate shelter on Tuesday amid an unfolding security incident on campus, which university officials described as a “dangerous situation.”
The university issued the alert via social media shortly after the situation developed, warning:
“Dangerous situation on Waco campus! Seek secure shelter now! Stay away from doors and windows. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!”
According to local law enforcement radio traffic, authorities are searching for two individuals dressed in black who were reportedly attempting to gain access to a secured area near the 700 block of Hines Avenue, which is in close proximity to the university grounds.
A law enforcement helicopter was observed circling the area, suggesting an active aerial search is underway.
As of now, there is no confirmation of injuries, arrests, or the precise nature of the threat.
Baylor University officials have not released further details, and the situation remains fluid. Law enforcement agencies are on site, and an investigation is ongoing.
Baylor University is located at 1311 South 5th Street in Waco, Texas.
Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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.