Crime
GCSO deputies shot suspect in active shooter incident at Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia
Gwinnett County, Georgia (October 7, 2024) – Sheriff Keybo Taylor held a press conference to provide an update on the active shooter incident that occurred at the Gwinnett County Jail earlier in the day.
Key details from the press conference include:
- Subject’s Background: The individual involved in the shooting had previous encounters with law enforcement and was exhibiting erratic behavior prior to arriving at the Gwinnett Justice Administration Center (GJAC).
- Law Enforcement Interaction: The subject’s recent contact with local law enforcement officials is still being confirmed.
- Incident Timeline: Upon arriving at the jail, the subject was confronted by Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) deputies. After exiting the building, the subject returned to their vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and opened fire on the deputies.
- Officer Response: GCSO deputies immediately returned fire and shot the subject.
- Medical Treatment: The subject was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
- Public Safety: Sheriff Taylor assured the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety and commended the deputies for their swift and decisive response.
- Investigation: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken over the investigation, and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will provide updates on when normal operations will resume.
Original Statement:
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the active shooter situation at the jail earlier in the day. New intakes were temporarily halted, and all traffic approaching the jail was redirected.
The sheriff’s office assured the community that the situation was under control and there was no threat to public safety.
The investigation was ongoing, and the public was encouraged to follow official social media channels for updates.
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.