Crime
30-year-old Damario Davis killed after shooting near Washington & Laramie in Chicago
A fatal shooting in the early hours of the morning has claimed the life of 30-year-old Damario Davis near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Laramie Avenue. The incident has prompted an active investigation by the Chicago Police Department.
Authorities report that Davis sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and lower extremities while seated in a silver Jeep.
The shooting occurred in an alley near the intersection, which has since been designated as a crime scene.
Following the shooting, a female driverโdescribed as wearing a black coat and blue jeansโattempted to transport Davis to a hospital.
However, the vehicle crashed near Flournoy Street and Laramie Avenue, close to the I-290 expressway ramp.
After the crash, the driver fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound on Flournoy Street. Her identity remains unknown, and law enforcement is actively seeking information about her whereabouts.
Despite efforts to save him, Damario Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
The Chicago Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation, with detectives collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. The alley where the shooting took place remains cordoned off as part of the inquiry.
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting, the subsequent crash, or the fleeing individual to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Chicago Police Department or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This incident has left the local community shaken, and authorities are committed to pursuing justice for the victim and his family. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.