Crime
Mohammad Sahariar Islam killed in shooting outside The Ramada Inn in Fairfield
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene.
The shooting at the Ramada Inn in Fairfield, New Jersey, has left one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Friday around 12:30 p.m., prompting a response from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force.
Two people were shot within the hotel, with one victim fatally wounded.
Victim has been identified as Mohammad Sahariar Islam.
The injured victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene, and authorities are actively pursuing leads to apprehend them.
Despite the incident, officials have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat. The victims were reportedly employees of the Ramada Inn, although their relationship and connection to the gunman remain unclear.
The hotel property has been cordoned off, and guests are currently unable to access their rooms.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing yelling from within the hotel but were unsure of the specific location.
A local resident expressed concern about the safety of the area, citing the hotel’s proximity to Route 80 and its history of police involvement.
However, they acknowledged the prompt response and efforts of the Fairfield police department.
Further details regarding the shooting and the investigation are pending release.
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.