Crime
Athir Murady Identified as Suspected Shooter in Killing of Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini
Husseini was on his way to work when he was ambushed by Murady, who opened fire on his SUV.
A man suspected of fatally shooting a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable has been identified as Athir Murady.
Law enforcement sources confirmed to Channel2 NOW that Murady is believed to be the gunman who attacked Deputy Constable Maher Husseini on Tuesday.
Murady’s LinkedIn profile indicates that he provides training services in security and driving and is a licensed firearms instructor.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Fondren Road in Houston. Husseini was on his way to work when he was ambushed by Murady, who opened fire on his SUV.
After shooting at Husseini and fleeing the scene, Murady returned and fired additional rounds before leaving the area. Husseini was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Murady was apprehended later that day in Galveston.
A Galveston City Marshal spotted him at a hotel and pursued him when he attempted to flee.
During the chase, Murady drove his vehicle into the water and was observed swimming in the Galveston Bay.
Law enforcement officers used a boat to rescue him from the water.
As authorities attempted to take Murady into custody, he resisted and was bitten by a police K9. He was then transported to UTMB John Sealy Hospital for treatment.
Upon his release from the hospital, Murady will be booked into the Galveston County Jail and subsequently extradited back to Harris County to face charges related to the deputy’s murder.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.