Hammond, LA (4/21/2023) – The Hammond Police Department (HPD) reported the arrest of a man suspected of committing the murder that occurred on April 9, 2023, at Martin Luther King Park.
Tylan Roberts, 19 years old of Hammond, was taken into custody and booked on charges of one count of Second Degree Homicide; one count of Attempted Second Degree Homicide; 3 counts of Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property; one count of Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway; one count of Obstruction of Justice; one count of Illegal Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon; and one count of Illegal Discharge of Weapons.
On April 10, 2023, the victim was identified as Cedric Banks Sr., 53, Hammond, Louisiana
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The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information may call HPD at (985)277-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-554-5245. You may be entitled to a cash reward, and you can remain anonymous.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Original Press Release
April 9, 2023, City of Hammond, LA – The Hammond Police Department is investigating an Easter evening shooting that killed one man. The shooting occurred at Martin Luther King Park at approximately 7:15 pm. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information may call HPD at (985)277-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-554-5245. You may be entitled to a cash reward and remain anonymous.
Additional information will be made public as the investigation proceeds.
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