Crime
1 killed after shooting at Ella apartment in Lubbock
The incident, linked to a drug transaction gone wrong, is under active investigation.
A fatal shooting in central Lubbock on Saturday afternoon has left Julian Hernandez, 17, dead, according to the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit.
The incident, linked to a drug transaction gone wrong, is under active investigation.
At approximately 4:38 p.m., Lubbock Police Department (LPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 1100 block of 58th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Hernandez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Hernandez to University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Hernandez was engaged in a drug purchase at the time of the incident. Police state that Hernandez was robbed while inside a vehicle during the attempted transaction.
As Hernandez attempted to flee the vehicle on foot, he was shot multiple times.
No arrests have been made as of now. Law enforcement continues to work diligently to identify and apprehend those responsible.
The Lubbock Police Department encourages anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously to Crime Line at (806) 741-1000.
This tragedy underscores the dangers associated with illegal drug activity, and the LPD remains committed to seeking justice for Julian Hernandez and his family.
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.