Crime
No active threat found at San Marcos High School, campus given all clear
SMPD has confirmed there is no active threat on campus at this time.
Here’s what we know:
- San Marcos Police responded to reports of an active shooter at San Marcos High School at 3:32 PM.
- A single caller reported seeing a male with a gun in the hallway.
- There are no confirmed reports of shots fired or injuries at this time.
Current Actions:
- All hallways have been searched.
- Police are conducting a room-by-room search of the entire campus.
- All students and staff are safe and accounted for, following established safety protocols.
Next Steps:
- San Marcos CISD will provide information on student dismissal through their website: https://www.smcisd.net/Page/6273
- Detectives will investigate the source of the report, including identifying the caller and any potential witnesses.
UPDATE: San Marcos High School has been given the all-clear after a brief lockdown due to a reported threat. There is no longer any danger to students or staff.
SAN MARCOS, Texas — San Marcos Police Department is currently investigating reports of an active attack at San Marcos High School. The incident was reported around 4 p.m.
San Marcos CISD has confirmed that the school is on lockdown, and no one is allowed to enter or exit the campus while the investigation is underway. There is a significant increase in police presence in the area.
San Marcos CISD reports that all students and staff have been accounted for and are currently following the school’s safety protocols.
Juan Miguel Arredondo stated, “I want to take a moment to address concerns regarding an incident at San Marcos High School. After speaking with Superintendent Dr. Cardona, I can confirm that the situation is under control, and the safety of our students continues to be our highest priority. Initial investigations indicate that the call in question may have been anonymous or possibly a prank. The ISD will be releasing an official statement soon. I’ve received numerous calls and messages, and I want to reassure our community that everything is being handled swiftly and with care.”
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.