Crime
Tiara Lee-Roberts Charged with Murder in Fatal CTA Red Line Platform Shooting
Chicago, IL – A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on the CTA Red Line platform at 69th Street Station, according to Chicago police.
Authorities say the suspect, Tiara Lee-Roberts, was involved in an argument with 30-year-old Kamari McMillen on the station platform around 9:46 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.
During the dispute, Lee-Roberts allegedly drew a firearm and shot McMillen once in the neck before fleeing the scene.
McMillen, who had just left a family dinner and was heading home, was critically wounded.
Emergency responders transported her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
A single bullet shell casing was recovered at the scene, and disturbing video footage has surfaced, showing the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives launched an investigation and worked to track down the suspect.
On Thursday, March 21, authorities formally charged Tiara Lee-Roberts with murder in connection with McMillen’s death.
At this time, police have not disclosed the motive behind the argument or whether the two women had any prior relationship.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to gather further details about the incident.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department 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.