Crime
Clarksville Governor’s Square Mall Active Shooter Situation Resolved – No Injuries Reported
The mall was then reopened to employees and shoppers.
The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of an active shooter at Governors Square Mall on Sunday, September 22nd, at approximately 10:47 AM. Officers arrived within a minute of the initial 911 call.
Witnesses reported gunfire in the mall parking lot and perimeter road. Law enforcement personnel conducted a thorough search of the mall interior to ensure public safety and locate any potential victims.
The search concluded at 1:42 PM, and no evidence of a shooter or any injuries was found inside the mall.
The mall was then reopened to employees and shoppers.
The Clarksville Police Department extends its gratitude to all responding agencies, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Homeland Security, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Clarksville Fire Rescue, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), First Call, Vanderbilt EMS, and CPD dispatchers.
Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, not a random act of violence. District 3 Criminal Investigations detectives are actively seeking information from the public.
Anyone with information or video footage is encouraged to contact:
- Detective Henry at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5343.
- The Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline anonymously at 931-645-8477.
- Submit a tip online at P3tips.com/591.
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.