Crime
Li’red Desantis killed, multiple people injured after shooting in Mobile
The current conditions of the injured victims have not been disclosed.
Mobile Police are investigating a tragic shooting that occurred late Friday night near the intersection of Bellingrath Road and Laurendine Road, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
According to an official release from the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:47 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, after reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one deceased victim, identified as Li’red Desantis. Several other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Among the victims, six were juveniles who sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries remains unclear as of Saturday morning.
According to investigators, the victims were attending a bonfire in the area when gunfire erupted.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
The Mobile Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided directly by calling 251-208-7211. Anonymous tips are also welcome and can be submitted via text to 844-251-0644 or through the department’s official website.
Residents in the area are encouraged to remain vigilant as investigators work to gather more information. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.