Crime
43-year-old Greg Baughman dead after shooting in Aiken, wife charged with murder
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the victim in a deadly shooting that occurred on Sunday evening.
Authorities responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Prides Crossing at approximately 5:09 p.m.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered 43-year-old Greg Baughman suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Baughman was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:30 p.m., according to the coroner’s office.
Law enforcement has confirmed that the victim’s wife, Dr. Jennifer Ray, was the individual who fatally shot him. She has been arrested and charged with murder.
The couple jointly owned the Hitchcock Animal Hospital, located on Summerwood Way in Aiken.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place in Newberry, South Carolina as part of the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses reported seeing a significant law enforcement presence, with at least seven police vehicles and crime scene tape marking off the area by 6:28 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Aiken County Coroner’s Office working alongside the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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.