Crime
One Juveniles Killed, Nine Injured in Shooting During Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert
Mamou, LA – A mass shooting during a live performance in Mamou on Tuesday evening has left one juvenile dead and at least nine others injured, according to local authorities.
Officials report that two of the nine injured remain in critical condition, and they believe additional victims may have yet to come forward.
Law enforcement is urging anyone who was wounded to immediately report to authorities.
Authorities have confirmed that one person of interest is currently in custody.
During a live performance by Chris Ardion, at least ten gunshots rang out into the crowd, causing panic and prompting concertgoers to flee, according to a video shared on social media.
Another video from the scene shows officers forcing three men to the ground, with at least one of them being handcuffed.
Officials are investigating whether Tuesday’s shooting is connected to a separate Monday night incident in Mamou, where a fight led to three people being shot during another live performance.
Authorities say those victims sustained minor injuries, but it remains unclear if the two incidents are related.
Law enforcement officials remain actively on the scene, and multiple suspects are currently being questioned.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
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.