Crime
33-year-old Lacresha Black shot and killed outside her home in Springfield Township, suspect Terea Brown dead
Officials have not yet determined whether Brown was killed by police gunfire or a self-inflicted wound.
Authorities have released details regarding a tragic series of events that began with a fatal shooting in Springfield Township early Monday morning and ended with the death of the suspect after a police pursuit in Indiana.
Springfield Township Police responded to a report of gunfire on Lincoln Avenue around 6:00 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 33-year-old Lacresha Black lying outside her home with multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, Black was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators quickly identified the suspect as 42-year-old Terea Brown.
According to police, Brown fled the scene before officers arrived.
A description of her and her vehicle was immediately broadcast to law enforcement agencies in the region.
The investigation revealed that Brown had traveled to Clinton County, Indiana.
There, she became involved in a high-speed chase with Indiana State Police. The pursuit, which began on the interstate, ended near a gas station off the State Road 28 exit.
During the confrontation, at least one gunshot was fired from Brown’s vehicle, prompting troopers to return fire. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene following the exchange of gunfire.
Officials have not yet determined whether Brown was killed by police gunfire or a self-inflicted wound.
An Indiana State Police (ISP) spokesperson reported that no troopers were injured during the incident and confirmed that investigators are working to determine who fired the initial shot.
The Springfield Township Police Department and the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division are conducting separate investigations into the events.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the Springfield Township shooting or the subsequent pursuit to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Springfield Township Police Department at 513-729-1300 or the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division at 765-567-2125.
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.