Crime
33-year-old James Ross charged with murder after shooting and killing Troy Waldrep
CANTON, Miss. — A Canton man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting that occurred late Saturday night at the Camden Park Apartments on Parkview Drive, according to Canton Police Chief Otha Brown.
Authorities say 33-year-old James Ross is accused of fatally shooting Troy Waldrep during a verbal altercation that escalated into violence.
Chief Brown confirmed that Waldrep was shot once in the face during the confrontation, which took place late Saturday evening.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but Waldrep succumbed to his injuries before he could be transported for medical treatment.
Ross was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held without bond in the local detention facility as the investigation continues.
Waldrep’s family has released a photograph of him and is asking the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this profoundly difficult time.
No further details about the motive or circumstances leading to the argument have been released.
Canton Police have stated the investigation remains ongoing.
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.