Crime
Police Respond to Reported Active Shooter at Georgia State University Perimeter College, No Threat Found
Authorities in Newton County, Georgia, responded Friday to reports of an active shooter at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College near Covington, prompting a large law enforcement presence and precautionary building searches.
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), deputies and multiple assisting agencies immediately responded to the scene following the initial emergency call.
After a thorough search, no evidence of a threat or suspicious activity was found in the area.
University officials confirmed that, out of an abundance of caution, Buildings 1 and 2 on campus were searched and cleared by police.
No injuries or gunfire were reported during the incident.
Preliminary information suggests that the report may have been a swatting call — a false report intended to trigger a large-scale police response.
Both GSU Police and Newton County deputies continue to investigate the origin of the call.
Authorities have reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat to students, staff, or the public.
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.