Crime
8-year-old Jeanellie hit and killed by Madison County School bus
The 8 year old Madison resident who was struck by the school bus earlier today has succumbed to her injuries.
She has been identified as 8-year-old Jeanellie Fredericks.
We Thank You for your continued prayers for the family, The Madison County School District, medical staff and all first responders on scene.
This matter remains under investigation and the results of the investigation will be forwarded to the Madison/ Rankin County District Attorneyโs Office.
The Madison County Schools family is heartbroken at the loss of a precious student in a tragic accident on Wednesday, October 2. Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the studentโs family members and friends. On Thursday and in the days to come, additional counselors will be on hand providing support for students and staff at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary and Madison Avenue Elementary. We encourage parents to reach out to the counselorโs office at their childโs school for additional resources or supports in helping their children through this difficult time.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
On October 2, 2024 at approximately 4:20 P.M., the Madison Police Department responded to a Madison County School District bus accident which struck an eight-year-old female at the intersection of Cobblestone Drive and Rockwood Drive.
First responders arrived on scene and immediately began providing medical assistance.
The juvenile was quickly transported to UMMC by Pafford and is currently in critical condition.
We ask the public to please stay away from the area, as Madison Police officers are continuing their investigation and reconstructing the scene.
All school children on the bus were reunited with their parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Madison County School District.
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.