Crime
19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker killed after shooting at gas station on US-90 in Waveland
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Waveland, MS – The Waveland Police Department is investigating a tragic early morning shooting on Saturday that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and injured a woman.
At approximately 1:33 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at a gas station on US-90 in Waveland.
Upon arrival, they discovered 19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker, a Waveland resident, in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported Acker to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, authorities identified a second victim—a female who had been shot in the arm. She received medical treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Sams has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
The Waveland Police Department confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Waveland Police Department at 228-467-3669 or Hancock County Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191.
The department extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and expressed its commitment to ensuring justice is served.
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.