Crime
30-year-old Leonard Browder killed after shooting on Shelley Street in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained on Monday, January 6.
The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) identified the victim as 30-year-old Leonard Browder.
Officers were alerted around 4 p.m. after being flagged down near the intersection of Shelley Street and Scenic Highway about a single-vehicle crash.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered Browder in a nearby field. It was determined that he had been struck by gunfire.
Browder was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries, police confirmed.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and a motive for the shooting remains unclear.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the BRPD Violent Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or reach out to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. Tips can be provided anonymously, and individuals may be eligible for a cash reward.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.