Crime
Accidental Shooting Reported at Lakeland Square Mall, At least One Injured
LAKELAND, FL — A heavy police presence, along with emergency medical services and fire department personnel, responded to Lakeland Square Mall following reports of a shooting incident on-site.
The incident occurred in the mall’s parking area, where one individual was found inside a vehicle and another person was reportedly on the ground near the scene.
Authorities quickly established a perimeter using crime scene tape while investigating the incident.
According to preliminary information provided at the scene, the shooting appears to have been accidental in nature.
A male subject reportedly discharged a firearm, unintentionally shooting himself in the leg.
Emergency medical teams rendered aid on scene before transporting the injured individual for further treatment.
His condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No other injuries were reported, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.
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.