Crime
24-year-old Alexcia Ayers killed after shooting on Carr Street in downtown St. Louis
The St. Louis community is grieving the tragic loss of 24-year-old Alexcia Ayers, who was fatally shot on the evening of December 29. The incident occurred near the 700 block of Carr Street in downtown St. Louis.
Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Ayers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment building around 10 p.m.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel, Ayers was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Division is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared directly with the division at 314-444-5371 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
The St. Louis community is uniting to support Ayersโ family during this difficult time, with calls for justice and accountability.
Alexcia Ayers will be remembered as a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Community members are encouraged to share any information that could help bring closure and justice in this case.
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.