Crime
21-year-old Vance Stiers killed after shooting in Columbus, potentially linked to robbery
Police have not yet released any information about potential suspects.
Columbus, OH – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night on the city’s Southeast Side, possibly connected to a robbery.
Columbus police responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Aplin Drive and Penton Street around 8:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old Vance Stiers suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported Stiers to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m.
Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting may have taken place in the 7100 block of Tussing Road, near Tussing Elementary School, and is believed to be linked to a possible robbery.
Police have not yet released any information about potential suspects.
“Robbery appears to be a possible motive at this stage of the investigation,” a Columbus Police spokesperson said.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Columbus Police Department. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Individuals can contact Columbus police at 614-645-2040 or provide anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
This marks a somber moment for the local community, as police continue their efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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.