Crime
37-year-old Christopher Pilgreen found shot to death outside Outlaw Jacks bar in Liberty
The Liberty Police Department is actively investigating the shooting death of Christopher Lynn Pilgreen, 37, of Hull, Texas, who was found deceased outside Outlaw Jack’s Bar at 3216 Beaumont Avenue in Liberty.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible shooting just before midnight on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered Pilgreen lying face down on the concrete outside the establishment. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have classified this as an active investigation and are pursuing multiple leads to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Liberty Police Department is working diligently to identify any potential suspects and determine a motive for the crime.
Police are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Individuals who may have witnessed the events leading up to the shooting or have any details that could assist investigators are encouraged to contact the Liberty Police Department at (936) 336-5666.
The Liberty Police Department thanks the community for their cooperation and support as they work to bring clarity and justice to this tragic case. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.