Crime
Video shows moments Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins killed in the line of duty, suspect injured
OAK PARK, IL – The Oak Park Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own after a tragic shooting on Friday morning left a detective dead and a suspect injured.
At approximately 9:35 a.m., the Oak Park Fire Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Lake Street. When authorities arrived, they discovered that an Oak Park Police Detective had been shot on the left side of his torso.
The officer, identified as 40-year-old Detective Allan Reddins, was immediately transported to Loyola University Medical Center in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, Reddins was pronounced dead at 10:10 a.m.
According to officials, the incident began moments earlier when the suspect was seen leaving a bank on Lake Street armed with a gun. This prompted the initial police response, culminating in an exchange of gunfire.
The suspect, who was shot in the leg during the confrontation, was apprehended at the scene and is now receiving treatment at Loyola Hospital.
Detective Allan Reddins, a resident of Chicago, joined the Oak Park Police Department in May 2019. Known for his dedication and professionalism, Reddins was described as a highly respected member of the department. His death marks a profound loss for his colleagues and the community he served.
“The Village of Oak Park extends its deepest condolences to Detective Reddins’ family, friends, and colleagues within the Oak Park Police Department and the wider law enforcement community as they process the grief caused by this senseless violence,” a spokesperson for the village said in a statement.
The suspect remains in custody, but authorities have not yet released details regarding the charges or the sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting. Investigators continue to gather evidence and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
The Oak Park Police Department has provided several ways for the public to assist with the investigation.
- Contact the Police Department: Call 708-386-3800 or dial 911.
- Anonymous Tips: Leave a tip online or call 708-434-1636.
The community of Oak Park, along with law enforcement agencies throughout the area, mourns the loss of a dedicated detective whose life was tragically cut short while protecting others.
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.