Crime
35-year-old Cedric Hughley killed in shooting after fight over gas money in Dayton
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
Dayton, Ohio — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting at a gas station on November 14.
The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. at a gas station in the 100 block of James H. McGee Boulevard.
Incident Details
According to the Dayton Police Department, the situation began when the driver of a vehicle allowed a man, later identified as Cedric Hughley, 35, to enter his car. Hughley reportedly sought shelter from the rain.
Once inside the vehicle, Hughley asked the driver for a ride home.
The driver agreed but requested gas money in exchange.
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
“The person loitering in the parking lot began to assault the driver of the car,” a police spokesperson explained.
During the struggle, the driver retrieved a firearm and shot Hughley.
Fatal Outcome
Hughley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
Shooter’s Status
The driver, who allegedly fired the fatal shot, has not been arrested. Police are continuing their investigation, and it remains unclear if charges will be filed against him.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked discussions about self-defense laws and safety concerns at local gas stations.
Residents in the area have expressed mixed emotions, with some emphasizing the importance of personal safety while others call for peaceful resolutions to disputes.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are actively reviewing evidence and gathering witness statements to determine the full sequence of events.
Police have not disclosed if surveillance footage from the gas station has been obtained or if other witnesses were present during the altercation.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Dayton Police Department.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.