Crime
Multiple people injured after vehicle crashes into JC Penney at Killeen Mall in Texas, suspect shot dead
The exact number of injured individuals is still being determined.
Killeen, TX – A police pursuit that began in Belton ended in tragedy at the Killeen Mall on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
The chase culminated in a fatal officer-involved shooting and multiple injuries to bystanders, according to authorities.
The incident unfolded when a high-speed chase initiated in Belton reached its conclusion at the southern entrance of the Killeen Mall, near the JCPenney store.
According to initial reports, the suspect drove the vehicle into the mall, causing significant damage and reportedly injuring several bystanders.
The exact number of injured individuals is still being determined.
Law enforcement personnel, including officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Killeen Police Department, confronted the suspect at the scene.
During the confrontation, a DPS trooper discharged their firearm, fatally wounding the suspect.
The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed, and authorities are actively investigating the series of events that led to this outcome.
Emergency responders, including the Killeen Fire Department, have been assisting at the scene.
The area has been cordoned off as officials conduct a joint investigation into the actions of the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and shooting.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity of the Killeen Mall while they process the scene and gather evidence.
Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Killeen Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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.