Crime
20-year-old Jalea Turner killed in New Year’s Morning Shooting in West Erie
An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
Erie, PA – Authorities have provided an update on Erie’s first homicide of the year, which claimed the life of 20-year-old Jalea Turner in a tragic New Year’s Day shooting.
According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, Jalea Turner was declared brain-dead on Wednesday afternoon following the incident. An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
The shooting occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on January 1 in the 900 block of West 19th Street.
In addition to Jalea, a 19-year-old man was also injured during the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at a local hospital and has since been released.
No arrests have been made, and the Erie Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible.
Community members who have information related to this incident are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant David Madurski or Detective Ronald Pilarski of the Erie Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 814-870-1229.
The Erie Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Jalea Darea and ensuring the safety of the community. Your assistance could be crucial in solving this case.
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.