((UPDATE)) One Dead, Multiple Injured in Hammond Shooting
*UPDATE*
HAMMOND (February 12, 2026)- One person is in custody following a shooting that killed one and injured four, including a child.
Marquanvius Jones, 30, is facing 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon charges.
Around 11:30 a.m., TPSO received reports of multiple people injured in the townhome complex located on Willow Villa Road off of Old Baton Rouge Highway in the Hammond area. In total, five people were hit. Javan Myers, 26, died from his injuries. Jones was struck as well. A 25-year-old man remains hospitalized in serious condition, while a 22-year-old female and a 4-year-old boy were treated and released.
The investigation has revealed that an argument among a group of people escalated to Jones firing into a crowd, with Myers firing back. While detectives are still working to determine the details of the argument, information gathered so far suggests it began over a request for a ride.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click onthe P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
One Dead, Multiple Injured in Hammond Shooting
HAMMOND (February 12, 2026)- Around 11:30 a.m., TPSO received reports of multiple people injured in a shooting at the townhome complex on Willow Villa Road in the Hammond area.
At this time, five victims have been confirmed. One, a 26-year-old male, has died. The others, including a 3-year-old, are hospitalized with varying injuries.
There is one suspect in custody at this time.
While the investigation is still evolving, detectives believe the arrested subjectand the deceased subject were involved in an argument that escalated into gunfire. The remaining victims were innocent bystanders.
This investigation is active and ongoing and the TPSO welcomes any information anyone wants to share about this incident.
Please contact our Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through CrimeStoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tipsicon or Submit A Tip!
Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org
