Crime
Kamira McMillen Fatally Shot After Argument on CTA Red Line Platform at 69th Street Station
CHICAGO, IL – A woman was shot and killed Tuesday night following a dispute on the CTA Red Line platform at the 69th Street station, according to Chicago police.
The fatal shooting occurred at approximately 9:46 p.m. when the victim, identified as Kamira McMillen, believed to be between 25 and 35 years old, became involved in an argument with another woman on the platform.
During the confrontation, the suspect produced a firearm and shot McMillen in the neck before fleeing the scene.
Emergency responders transported McMillen to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Despite efforts by medical staff, she was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time.
It remains unclear whether the victim and suspect were acquainted or what led to the dispute.
Investigators from the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Detective Division are actively working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials have not confirmed whether surveillance footage captured the incident or if there were any witnesses present at the time.
Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact Chicago police or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
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.