Crime
17-year-old Tyler Parks killed after shooting in West Pullman
A 17-year-old boy, Tyler Parks, was tragically shot and killed on Saturday evening in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
At approximately 7 p.m. on November 9, 2024, Chicago Police responded to a call about an unconscious person on 125th Street and State Street.
When officers arrived, they found Tyler lying in the middle of the street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigations indicate there were no shell casings found at the location, leading police to believe Tyler may have been shot elsewhere, and his body subsequently left on 125th Street.
Witnesses reported seeing a silver SUV leaving the area shortly before police arrived. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed Tyler’s identity.
Area Two detectives are actively investigating the case, but no suspects are in custody at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this homicide to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTIP.COM or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 5th (Calumet) District at (312) 747-8210.
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.