Crime
Mother and her infant daughter killed in officer-involved shooting at Oval Spring Apartments in Independence
When police arrived, they encountered a woman reportedly holding a knife.
The family of a woman and her 4-month-old infant girl has confirmed that both were killed by police during an incident at the Oval Spring Apartments in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday afternoon.
Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman held a press conference Friday, confirming the fatal incident and calling it an “officer-involved shooting.
The incident unfolded near Larkspur Lane and M-291 Frontage Road when officers responded to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance with a potential assault.
When police arrived, they encountered a woman reportedly holding a knife.
According to the police, officers opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the woman and her infant daughter.
Chief Dustman did not specify the cause of death but did confirm that one officer discharged their weapon.
This officer, along with two other responding officers, has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice during such investigations.
The Jackson County Prosecutorโs Office has stated that it is closely monitoring the independent investigation into the matter, handled by the Police Involved Investigation Team.
Dustman refrained from releasing the identities of the victims or additional details, and he would not confirm the childโs age. However, family members informed the public about the victims’ identities, noting the tragic loss of both mother and child.
Carrie Lufkin, property manager at Oval Spring Apartments, reported that the situation initially began as a domestic violence issue.
She confirmed that both the woman and her child died during the incident, though no officers were injured.
Chief Dustman emphasized that officers acted according to their training and protocol for handling a domestic disturbance involving a weapon.
In his statements, Chief Dustman also urged the community to take measures to protect children from violence and to report any warning signs of potential harm, stressing the importance of safely securing firearms in the home.
He acknowledged the incidentโs profound impact on the community and extended condolences to the victimsโ family.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Independence Police Department is coordinating with Jackson Countyโs independent review team.
The police department and prosecutorโs office have assured the public that they will follow every measure to ensure a transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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.