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Video shows moments shots fired at St. Martinville High School homecoming game

One person has died as a result of the shooting. 22-year-old Zackyric Gardner arrested.

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UPDATE: A tragic shooting incident occurred during the St. Martinville High School homecoming football game on Friday night, resulting in one fatality.

St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin confirmed the death and announced the arrest of 22-year-old Zackyric Gardner in connection with the crime.

22-year-old Zackyric Gardner

Gardner was apprehended in Texas and is facing a charge of second-degree murder.

His bond has been set at a substantial $10 million.

The shooting sparked widespread outrage and concern, highlighting the growing issue of gun violence, particularly at public events.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the St. Martinville Police Department Detectives at 337-394-3001.

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ORIGINAL REPORT:

A shooting incident occurred during the St. Martinville High School homecoming game on Friday night.

One person was injured in the incident.

The shooting caused chaos and panic among the crowd.

Several social media posts documented the frightening experience as gunshots rang out during the event.

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St. Martinville Police have identified a suspect in connection with the shooting.

The community is shocked and saddened by this act of violence, which disrupted a joyful occasion.

Many have expressed frustration over the increasing prevalence of gun violence, particularly at public events like high school football games.

As the investigation continues, more information will be released.


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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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