Crime
18-year-old Jaylan Powell found dead on basketball court at Carver Park in Milwaukee
An investigation is underway after an early-morning shooting left an 18-year-old man dead at Carver Park in Milwaukee on Friday, November 15.
Authorities responded to a call about gunfire near 8th Street and Brown Avenue around 1:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered a male victim lying on the basketball court. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Jaylan Powell.
Powell had sustained four gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not released information about any arrests.
The Milwaukee County Sheriffโs Office is actively investigating the incident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.
Community cooperation is considered crucial in shedding light on the events that led to Powellโs tragic death.
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.