Crime
29-year-old Ra’Quawan Kilgore killed after shooting in west Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning on the city’s west side as 29-year-old Ra’Quawan Kilgore.
Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of South Guilford Avenue just before 6:00 a.m. on Friday, where they found Kilgore suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries at approximately 5:00 p.m. the same day.
Authorities confirmed that an adult female was arrested at the scene.
According to police, the woman identified herself as the shooter and immediately informed officers that the incident stemmed from a confrontation with Kilgore.
She has not been publicly named, as the investigation remains ongoing and she has claimed the shooting was in self-defense.
Preliminary findings suggest the incident may be related to domestic violence. Investigators say the woman told detectives that she shot Kilgore after he allegedly threatened her.
She is reportedly cooperating fully with authorities as the case continues to be reviewed.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or 614-645-2040.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers by calling 614-461-TIPS (8477).
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.