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Tyree Reynolds released days before killing 12-year-old
Tyree Reynolds, released from prison days before shooting 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, now faces 15 years in prison after court hearing.
In brief
Tyree Reynolds, released from prison days before shooting 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, now faces 15 years in prison after court hearing. Tyree Reynolds, who was released from prison eight days before fatally shooting a 12-year-old girl, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a court hearing. Originally reported by The…
Tyree Reynolds released from prison
Tyree Reynolds, accused of fatally shooting 12-year-old Khloe Ishway at a homecoming football game, was released from prison eight days before the shooting.
“Tyree Reynolds had been released from prison just eight days before the shooting after being granted a sentence reduction.”
Mayor vouched for Reynolds
A senior official in the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement vouched for Reynolds, saying he was his mentor and one of the nicest most respectful young men.
“Mason said Reynolds was 'one of the nicest most respectful young men that I have ever met.'”
Mayor says letter not approved
Mayor Brandon Scott stated the letter vouching for Reynolds was not approved, saying they won’t write any more letters for anyone else.
“They won’t be writing any more letters for anybody else, Scott said.”
Prosecutors initially supported release
State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said the sentence reduction had a 'limited impact' on Reynolds’ time served and prosecutors did not oppose the release.
“Bates said the reduction had a 'limited impact' on the time Reynolds was serving.”
Prosecutors criticize letter
Bates criticized the letter as leading to the end of partnership with the mayor’s neighborhood safety office, saying the decision was made in 2025 but the subsequent conduct was deeply concerning.
“Bates said the decision to not to oppose the sentence reduction 'was made in 2025 based on the information available to us at that time.'”
Reynolds’ court hearing
At a sentence modification hearing on Aug. 13, 2025, Reynolds’ attorney asked for a five-year sentence reduction, noting Reynolds had kept in touch with his mentor.
“Cox passed up the letter from Mark Mason, the chief of victim services at the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.”
Reynolds’ letter to court
Reynolds read a letter stating he had learned 'life is not a sprint, it’s a journey' and planned to live positively to support his family.
“Reynolds said he had learned 'life is not a sprint, it’s a journey.'”
Prosecutor’s reaction
Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Pillion called the shooting a 'very, very serious incident' but noted Reynolds did not open fire first.
“Pillion said the shooting was a 'very, very serious incident.'”
Judge’s warning
Judge Cynthia Jones warned Reynolds that violating probation terms would result in returning to prison for 15 years.
“Jones asked, 'Back to prison?' Reynolds replied, '15 years.'”
Reynolds captured after shooting
Reynolds was captured on video opening fire with a rifle at Leon Day Park on Oct. 3, killing 12-year-old Khloe Ishway.
“Reynolds was captured on video opening fire with a rifle at Leon Day Park.”
Mayor’s perspective
Mayor Scott said Reynolds should not have been back on the street given his prior record, stating a 12-year-old should be alive today.
“A 12-year-old baby should be here today not only because [Reynolds] should’ve known how to resolve his conflict in a better way, but also more importantly because he still should have been in jail.”
MONSE’s role
MONSE’s spokesman said Mason’s letter was based on personal relationship without permission, and Reynolds made conscious decision to engage in violence.
“Reynolds made the conscious decision to engage in violence and his heinous and reckless actions... are the product of his own devastatingly bad decisions.”
Here's the gist
Tyree Reynolds, who was released from prison eight days before fatally shooting a 12-year-old girl, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a court hearing.
