Crime
Greenville Police Officer Fatally Shot During Incident Behind Pickett Street Homes
Tragedy struck the Greenville Police Department Monday night when an officer was fatally shot during an incident in a wooded area near the 3500 block of Pickett Street.
The confrontation occurred shortly before 8 p.m.
According to police reports, both the officer and a suspect sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The officer suffered injuries to the leg and side, while the suspect’s condition remains undisclosed.
Emergency medical responders quickly transported both individuals to a nearby hospital.
Despite efforts to save him, the officer succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have not provided details about the nature of the initial call that led to the shooting.
The wooded area where the incident unfolded is located behind several residential homes, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire.
Greenville Police have not yet released the names of the officer or the suspect, and no additional information has been made available.
This marks a solemn moment for the community and the law enforcement family, as condolences pour in for the fallen officer and his loved ones.
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.