Crime
51-year-old Lillian Brown and 30-year-old Sabrina McCain found shot to death inside Park Forest home
Two unharmed children were also located inside the home.
Authorities in Park Forest are investigating the fatal shooting of two women inside a residence on Miami Street Thursday evening.
At approximately 6:08 p.m., Park Forest Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim at a home in the 300 block of Miami Street.
Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the residence and discovered two women unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds.
Two unharmed children were also located inside the home.
The victims have been identified as 51-year-old Lillian K. Brown and 30-year-old Sabrina McCain.
Tragically, one woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The children found in the home were taken to area hospitals as a precaution and are reported to be unharmed.
Preliminary findings suggest the shooting was an isolated incident, with police indicating that the victims and the suspect were known to one another.
Authorities have not yet released any information regarding a possible motive or suspect.
The Park Forest Police Department Investigations Unit is actively pursuing leads to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Unit at (708) 748-1309.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details become available. The Park Forest community is encouraged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement during this difficult time.
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.