Crime
28-year-old Demetrious Tankhamvang killed after shooting in Rochester
The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in northwest Rochester early Saturday morning as 28-year-old Demetrious Antonio Tankhamvang.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Manorwoods Drive NW.
According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), Tankhamvang was allegedly shot while attempting to enter the home of someone he knew.
The homeowner called 911 shortly after the incident, reporting that he had shot Tankhamvang, who had entered the residence and assaulted him.
Authorities arrived at the scene, where Tankhamvang was pronounced dead.
RPD Captain Paul Gronholz stated that the individual involved in the shooting was taken into custody for questioning but later released. Gronholz emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the neighborhood but urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“There is no specific threat to that community in that neighborhood,” Gronholz said. “However, I want to reiterate that everyone should stay alert to potential crime in the community and promptly contact the police if they observe anything concerning.”
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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.