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May 28, 2026, City of Hammond, LA – On May 27, 2026, the Hammond Police Department responded to a reported shooting on Perry Lane.![]()
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Officers rendered aid until Acadian Ambulance Services arrived. The victim was transported to North Oaks Medical Center and is currently listed in stable but critical condition.![]()
Witnesses identified the suspect as Kemlyn Lomas, 37 years old of Gonzales, who had left the scene. While detectives were investigating the incident, Lomas arrived at the Hammond Police Department to turn herself in.![]()
After being advised of her Miranda rights, Lomas agreed to speak with detectives. Lomas stated that she confronted the victim at a residence on Perry Lane believing he was there with another woman. During the confrontation, Lomas stated a physical altercation occurred and she deployed a Taser on the victim. Lomas stated she then retrieved a firearm from her vehicle and during a struggle over the firearm, it discharged, striking the victim in the chest.![]()
Kemlyn Lomas was charged with one count of Attempted Manslaughter, one count of Illegal Use of a Weapon, and one count of Aggravated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.![]()
*Suspect pictured is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*
May 27, 2026, City of Hammond, LA -- Agents with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with the assistance of Hammond Police Department, took a HPD police officer into custody on May 27, 2026.![]()
Both agencies had warrants for the officer’s arrest stemming from incidents involving alleged cockfighting activities with charges ranging from Misuse of State Computer Systems to Retaliation Against a Witness.![]()
HPD was notified of the investigation and has fully cooperated with both HSI and LBI throughout this matter. The HPD officer has been placed on administrative leave and will proceed through the applicable Civil Service process.![]()
Chief Bergeron stated that the Hammond Police Department has cooperated and will continue to cooperate with its state and federal law enforcement partners during the course of this investigation.![]()
Any additional information regarding this incident should be directed to Homeland Security Investigations, Gulfport, Mississippi.







