Crime
Da’Ron Jenkins Charged with Murdering His Mother and Brother Days After Prison Release in Wilson
WILSON, NC – A Wilson man has been arrested and charged with the murders of his mother and brother, just days after being released from prison on parole.
Authorities identified the suspect as Da’Ron Donte Jenkins, who was released from prison on March 25, 2024, after serving time since 2021 for breaking and entering, larceny, and malicious conduct.
On March 27, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Wilson Police officers responded to a residence at 1702 Snowden Drive SE, Apartment A, following a call for assistance.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Dana Jenkins, the suspect’s mother, and Daryn Da’Shon Cox, his brother, deceased at the scene.
Dana Jenkins had reportedly expressed joy online about her son’s recent release from prison, only to tragically lose her life at his hands.
Jenkins was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at the Wilson County Jail without bond.
He has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the killings.
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.