Crime
Fayette Festival mass shooting victim identified as Rayshaude Hudson
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MS – A mass shooting during the Fayette Festival on Saturday night has left one person dead and multiple others injured, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff James Bailey confirmed that six individuals were shot, with one of the victims, identified as Rayshaude Hudson, succumbing to his injuries.
The conditions of the other victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The incident occurred during the annual community event, drawing significant crowds when gunfire broke out.
Authorities have not confirmed a motive, and no arrests have been made.
Investigators are currently working to identify potential suspects.
Law enforcement officials are urging members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have any information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted through the following channels:
- Fayette Police Department: (601) 786-3333
- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department: (601) 786-3403
- Mississippi Bureau of Investigation – Brookhaven Office: (601) 515-4340
- Crime Stoppers: 1-888-442-5001 (anonymous tips accepted)
“This was a senseless act of violence during a family-oriented event,” said Sheriff Bailey. “We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice, and we urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.”
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be released as they become 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.