Crime
Overnight Fire at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Ruled Arson, Governor Shapiro and Family Safe
HARRISBURG, PA – An early morning fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence is under investigation as a suspected act of arson, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The incident occurred around 2:03 a.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of North Front Street.
City fire crews were dispatched to the scene under Box 1-3 for reports of a building fire at the official residence.
Upon arrival, Uptown companies found no visible fire from the exterior.
However, after a more thorough investigation, firefighters discovered an active blaze on the first floor of the structure.
Two hoselines were deployed to combat the flames, and firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes.
Primary and secondary searches of the residence were conducted, and no occupants were found in the affected area.
Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, and their family were home at the time but in a separate section of the residence.
They were safely evacuated without injury.
Governor Shapiro released a statement following the incident:
“Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.”
Authorities have not released details on how the fire was set or if any suspects have been identified.
The investigation is ongoing, and state police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
No injuries were reported, and the extent of the damage to the historic residence has not yet been fully assessed.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.