Dereon Reed
Murdered

Case Description

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On July 8, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Hammond, Louisiana, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Dereon Reed. The Hammond Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence in the 1200 block of Willow Street, where they found Dereon Reed had been fatally shot.

The investigation revealed that the shooting was accidental, caused by a 14-year-old boy who was handling a weapon that went off unexpectedly. Dereon Reed succumbed to her injuries from the gunshot.

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https://www.fox8live.com: Kids were playing in room when gun fired, killing 13-year-old Neesom basketball player, mother says

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Victim Details

name

Dereon Reed

gender

Female

race

Black / African American

city

Hammond

state

Date of Death

2023-07-08

Age at Death

First Name

Dereon

Last Name

Reed

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/12/2024

Forum Posts (2)

Does anyone know if Dereon has any known enemies that we should be aware of?... ...Read More
11/29/2023

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11/02/2023

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