Crime
Eastern Market shooting: 40-year-old shooter acted in self-defense, no charges filed
The shooter’s actions were deemed justified as he faced a credible threat from Welch’s weapon.
A 40-year-old man has been cleared of charges in a double-fatal shooting that occurred during a Detroit Lions tailgate at Eastern Market on Sunday.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that the shooter acted in self-defense when confronted with a gun by Jalen Welch.
According to the investigation, a verbal altercation escalated into a physical fight involving several individuals near Shed 6.
Welch, who was not initially involved in the dispute, entered the scene brandishing a pistol.
The shooter, who was not part of the altercation, removed his own concealed weapon and fired a single shot, striking Welch in the head.
Tragically, the bullet passed through Welch and fatally struck Rayshawn Palmer, who was attempting to intervene as a peacemaker.
Prosecutor Worthy stated that under Michigan law, individuals have the right to use force, including deadly force, to protect themselves or others from imminent death or great bodily harm.
In this case, the shooter’s actions were deemed justified as he faced a credible threat from Welch’s weapon.
The incident has prompted discussions about safety measures at future Lions tailgates.
Eastern Market and Detroit police are exploring options such as weapons-free zones and metal detectors to prevent similar tragedies.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.