Crime
David Ramsey Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Step-Grandson
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his 38-year-old step-grandson during an early morning incident on Tuesday, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Authorities say they were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Bell Avenue at approximately 12:45 a.m. following a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ryan Schonlau, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged shooter, identified as David Lee Ramsey, was still present at the home when officers arrived and was immediately detained without incident.
Ramsey and Schonlau were both residents of the home where the shooting occurred, according to police.
Ramsey has since been arrested and formally charged with first-degree murder.
Investigators have not yet disclosed what led to the fatal encounter or what may have motivated the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding any prior history between the two or whether other individuals were present in the home at the time.
Police are expected to provide additional updates as the case progresses.
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.