Crime
False active shooter threat at Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff
Currently, there is no confirmation of an active shooter at any school within the Watson Chapel School District.
Initial reports indicate that a student anonymously called 911 claiming there was a shooting in progress, but authorities have found no evidence of any threat.
Law enforcement officials are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, a female caller reported an active shooter within the school district to the 911 command center.
Law enforcement agencies were immediately dispatched to each campus, initiating lockdown protocols upon arrival.
Within five minutes, local law enforcement and the districtโs security director had thoroughly searched and cleared all school buildings. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured, and no signs of an active shooter were found on any of the campuses.
This incident remains under investigation, with district administration and the security director collaborating closely with law enforcement to identify the individual responsible for the false report.
The safety of students and staff is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment within our schools. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.