Crime
Port St. Lucie 11-Year-Old and 9 Broward County Kids Face Accusations of School Threats
An 11-year-old sixth-grade student at Southern Oaks Middle School recently made a disturbing post on Instagram, threatening a potential shooting at the school.
School officials and law enforcement immediately launched an investigation, swiftly identifying the student who made the threat.
Upon searching the student, authorities determined that the threat was not credible. However, the incident caused significant alarm within the school community.
It is important to emphasize that such threats are illegal and will not be tolerated.
The student has been arrested and faces severe disciplinary consequences, including the possibility of expulsion.
This incident underscores the strong partnerships between the school district, staff, students, and law enforcement, who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students.
We urge everyone to take threats seriously, whether made in person or online. The message is clear: If you see something suspicious, please report it immediately.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has reported that nine children, aged 11 to 15, have been accused of making threats against schools on Instagram since the start of the academic year.
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.