Crime
Dylan Larymore killed in Darlington County shooting, suspect charged
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Darlington County, SC – Law enforcement officials in the Pee Dee region are actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place overnight on Thursday.
According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Candy Lane.
While initial details were limited, authorities provided an update at approximately 2:00 a.m., confirming that the scene had been secured.
Later, Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed that one person, identified as Dylan Larymore, was killed in the incident.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified the suspect as Jeffery Daniel Booker.
Booker was subsequently arrested and booked into the Darlington County Detention Center on murder charges.
Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
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.