Crime
45-year-old Randy Joiner killed after shooting in parking lot of McDonald’s on Chicago’s North Side
A 45-year-old man was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred Friday afternoon in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Randy Joiner, was sitting in a parked car near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Wilson Avenue around 3:45 PM when he was approached by two individuals.
One of the assailants opened fire, striking Joiner multiple times.
Joiner was immediately transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries.
Area 3 detectives are actively investigating the shooting and working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this case.
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.