Crime
Tucson Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 18-year-old Randy Simmons in Eastside Alleyway
Tucson, AZ – On the evening of November 11, officers from the Tucson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in an alleyway near the intersection of Golf Links and Wilmot Roads on Tucson’s east side.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Randy Simmons suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Paramedics and officers immediately began life-saving measures in an attempt to stabilize Simmons, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Tucson Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident and is actively working to gather information and identify suspects.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information about the events leading up to the shooting or the individuals involved to come forward.
Community members with details about the case are encouraged to contact Tucson Police at 911 or anonymously through the 88-CRIME tip line.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and will provide further updates as they become available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — 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.