Crime
Family Seeks Justice After Breanna Howell Found Shot to Death in Clark Road Willows Apartments
Gary, Indiana – The family of Breanna Howell is demanding justice after the woman was found dead on the morning of March 19, 2025, at the Willows Apartments on Clark Road.
According to Myonnha Prince, Howell’s sister, Breanna was last seen when their brother dropped her off at the apartment of Jaequan Washington the night before.
The following morning, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the family received a devastating call informing them that Breanna had been found dead.
Prince told Channel2 NOW that after Howell’s death, Washington ceased all communication with the family, ignoring phone calls and text messages.
Additionally, he allegedly deleted all photos and posts related to Howell from his social media accounts.
While the exact circumstances of Howell’s death remain under investigation, her family believes she suffered physical abuse before being shot.
Prince stated that the last photo of Howell showed visible injuries, including a busted lip, swelling on her face, and an apparent head injury.
Howell was reportedly shot twice—once in the back and once in the chest.
“We don’t know exactly what happened that night, but we do know that my sister was beaten before she was shot and killed,” Prince said. “Now, we just want justice for Breanna.”
The family has been trying to reach Washington or his relatives, urging him to turn himself in.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Washington is a suspect, but the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
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.