Crime
Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown arrested in connection to fatal North Nashville mass shooting near Tennessee State University’s Homecoming parade
Victim Johnson and three others were members of a gang known to the Metro Nashville Police Department as “23 SKE,” while Davis and Brown belonged to a rival gang.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a tragic shooting incident that occurred during a homecoming celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.
The shooting left one person dead and injured nine others.
Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown, both 24, were apprehended Monday night at a short-term rental located on 26th Avenue North, just a street away from the scene of the crime. Both men have been charged with criminal homicide.
The shooting took place on Saturday night at the intersection of 27th Avenue North and Jefferson Street, following the Tennessee State University homecoming parade.
While most people had left the area to attend the university’s football game, which kicked off at 5 p.m., some celebrations continued on Jefferson Street.
Vonquae Johnson, 24, was among those celebrating when Davis and Brown arrived.
Johnson and three others were members of a gang known to the Metro Nashville Police Department as “23 SKE,” while Davis and Brown belonged to a rival gang.
Surveillance footage captured the altercation between the two groups, which escalated into a shootout.
The video shows Davis and Brown approaching Johnson and his associates, engaging in a verbal exchange, and ultimately drawing their firearms.
A shootout ensued, resulting in the tragic death of Johnson and injuries to nine others, including six innocent bystanders.
Johnson’s mother, who was with him at the time, rushed him to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Brown and Davis fled the scene.
Davis, who was visibly limping in the surveillance footage, was later arrested and found to be wearing a medical boot on his left leg.
Police received a tip indicating that he had sought medical treatment for a gunshot wound at a local residence following the shooting.
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.