Crime
Yoseph Barnes charged with attempted murder after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Authorities in Evergreen Park have charged 20-year-old Yoseph Barnes of Chicago in connection with a shooting that injured two people Wednesday afternoon at a Walmart located at 2500 West 95th Street.
According to the Evergreen Park Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:56 p.m. to reports of an active shooter outside the store.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims — a 23-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 70-year-old woman who was struck in the foot.
Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment; the man’s condition remains undisclosed, while the woman was listed in good condition, police said.
Investigators determined that as the male victim was arriving at the store, Barnes exited a vehicle and pursued the victim on foot, firing multiple rounds in his direction.
The incident appeared to be targeted, police said, though the motive remains under investigation.
Witnesses reported that the suspect fled the scene in a gray Hyundai, prompting a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
A short time later, officers located and apprehended Barnes in the 9300 block of Country Club Drive.
Following his arrest, Barnes was formally charged with attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, authorities confirmed.
The Evergreen Park Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and is reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
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.