Crime
Female wounded after shooting at South Cobb High School, one suspect in custody
There is still one outstanding male suspect believed to be involved.
The Cobb County Police Department is currently responding to an active shooting incident at South Cobb High School, located off Austell Road.
One female victim has been confirmed with a gunshot wound and is receiving medical attention.
Law enforcement believes one male suspect has been detained in connection with the shooting.
However, there is still one outstanding male suspect believed to be involved.
Multiple reports are indicating shooting occurred at the middle school football game at South Cobb High School. A cheer coach has been confirmed as a victim with a gunshot wound.
The school is on lockdown, and students and staff are being sheltered in place.
Cobb County Police Department K-9 units are actively searching for the outstanding suspect.
An Atlanta Police Department helicopter has been dispatched to provide aerial support.
However, based on new information obtained by officers on the ground, the K-9 search has been discontinued.
The Atlanta Police Department helicopter has been instructed to stand down.
The nature of the new information is currently unknown.
Parents are being asked to avoid the area and to monitor local news outlets for updates.
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.