Crime
Fairmount Park mass shooting victims identified as Mikhail Bowers and Amya Devlin
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia police have identified the two individuals killed during a mass shooting late Monday night at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park.
The victims have been named as Amya Devlin, 23, and Mikhail Bowers, 21. The shooting also left nine others injured, all between the ages of 15 and 28, in what authorities describe as a chaotic and violent scene.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Lemon Hill Drive, near the historic Lemon Hill mansion.
According to Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, all nine injured victims were transported to area hospitals and are currently reported to be in stable condition.
The hospitals involved in the response include Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, and Lankenau Medical Center.
In addition to the shooting victims, one other individual was struck by a vehicle during the ensuing panic and also transported for medical care, police said.
Commissioner Bethel stated the shooting took place as multiple groups of people had gathered in the park, with some beginning to pack up for the night.
The motive remains unclear, and authorities have not yet determined whether the gunfire was exchanged between the groups or initiated by one party.
During a press briefing, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed that investigators recovered three different types of shell casings at the scene, indicating the presence of at least three shooters.
“I was unfortunately informed that because they found three different types of casings, we know that there were three shooters thus far. So it is not one,” said Mayor Parker.
No arrests have been made, and no firearms have been recovered at this time.
The Philadelphia Police Crime Scene Unit is continuing to analyze evidence, including the shell casings, to determine the number of weapons used and their caliber.
Commissioner Bethel also noted that one of the weapons involved is believed to have been modified with a “switch” device, converting it from semi-automatic to fully automatic. Such a modification, he said, could enable the firearm to discharge up to 17 rounds in less than two seconds.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Philadelphia Police Department as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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.