Crime
23-year-old Nickqurious Hooks dies 2 days after Montgomery shooting
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
A 23-year-old Montgomery man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a Wednesday shooting, authorities confirmed.
The victim, identified as Nickqurious Hooks, was critically wounded in the incident and passed away on Friday, according to Montgomery Police Major Saba Coleman. Hooks lived in Montgomery.
Emergency responders were dispatched at 11:02 a.m. on Wednesday to the 3400 block of Harris Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers and medics found Hooks suffering from critical injuries.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated but ultimately succumbed to his injuries two days later.
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be provided by contacting the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2831, the Secret Witness tip line at 334-625-4000, or Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP. All tips can remain anonymous.
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.