Crime
1 Killed After Shooting at Shaker Heights Public Library, Suspect in Custody
Authorities are conducting an investigation following a shooting at the Shaker Heights Public Library that left one person hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:42 p.m. inside the library’s main branch on Van Aken Boulevard.
According to Shaker Heights Police Chief Wayne Hudson, officers responded within seconds and were met with a large crowd attempting to exit the building.
Upon arrival, officers administered CPR to a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
With assistance from other law enforcement agencies, Shaker Heights police established a perimeter around the area, leading to the detainment of a person of interest.
As of now, no charges have been filed, and officials have confirmed that there are no additional suspects.
Chief Hudson noted that numerous individuals, including high school students, were inside the library when the shooting took place.
Parents were directed to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Building at 3450 Lee Road for reunification with their children.
“When you look at violence occurring in a library—a place where individuals come to rest, read, review, and learn—it’s quite disturbing,” Hudson stated.
Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the city of Shaker Heights.
In response to the incident, the City of Shaker Heights Government announced via Facebook that the library will remain closed until further notice.
Additionally, the Shaker Heights City School District has confirmed that Shaker Heights High School and the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning will be closed on Wednesday, April 2, while all other district buildings will remain open.
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.