Crime
Tony Penta and his mother Chastity Milenewicz killed in Redding shooting, suspect Jesse Penta charged with murder
REDDING, Calif. — Police have made an arrest following a double fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a residence off Abernathy Lane in Redding.
According to the Redding Police Department (RPD), officers were dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired in the 10000 block of Abernathy Lane.
During the response, a man called 911 and told dispatchers he had shot two people outside his home and remained armed inside the residence.
In response, RPD activated its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and deployed an Armored BearCat vehicle.
When officers arrived on scene, they located two adult victims suffering from severe injuries outside the home.
The victims were quickly pulled to safety, and officers administered lifesaving measures; however, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jesse Penta of Redding. RPD stated that he spoke with a Crisis Intervention Response officer by phone, which allowed officers to negotiate his peaceful surrender.
Penta was taken into custody without further incident.
Following an interview with detectives, he was booked into the Shasta County Jail on two counts of murder.
Investigators confirmed that police had been called to the residence multiple times in recent weeks for family-related disputes.
While officials did not provide additional details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting, they confirmed that the victims were Tony Penta and his mother Chastity Milenewicz.
The shooting prompted a temporary hard lockdown at Columbia Elementary School, located nearby.
The lockdown was lifted by 2:04 p.m. after police confirmed there was no threat to the campus.
Abernathy Lane remained closed for several hours while detectives processed the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Redding Police Department’s Detective Division at 530-225-4214.
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.