Crime
6-year-old Alonni Barfield killed in Northeast Omaha shooting
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and it remains unclear whether it was accidental or intentional.
UPDATE: Omaha Police have apprehended Yolanda Barfield, 33, in connection with a tragic shooting in North Omaha that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl.
In an update released Monday, authorities confirmed that Barfield has been charged with child abuse by neglect and child abuse by intent. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Omaha, NE – The Omaha Police Department has identified the 6-year-old girl fatally wounded in a shooting on Sunday afternoon as Alonni Barfield.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 32nd Street and Redick Avenue around 4:00 PM after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found young Alonni Barfield suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported the child to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment.
Tragically, despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and it remains unclear whether it was accidental or intentional.
Detectives continue to work at the scene, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the events that led to the tragic incident.
The Omaha Police Department has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The investigation remains active, and additional updates will be provided as they become available.
The community mourns the loss of Alonni Barfield, as family and friends are left devastated by the sudden and tragic death of the young girl.
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.