Crime
Dai’John Ross and J’Mauri Taylor dies in shooting on Canaan Drive in Columbus
A second teenager has died as a result of the Wednesday shooting on Canaan Drive, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Dai’John Ross, 18, succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening and was pronounced dead at 8:19 p.m. at a local hospital.
Ross is the second fatality linked to the incident, which occurred in the 8300 block of Canaan Drive.
The first victim, J’Mauri Taylor, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday at 1:38 a.m. from a gunshot wound.
Authorities report that the shooting was initially called in at approximately 12:35 a.m.
The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Further details surrounding the shooting, including potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department Violent Crimes Unit.
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.