Crime
John Lang accused of shooting and killing his brother-in-law Richard Willoughby in Woodbine
Woodbine, KY – Authorities in Whitley County have charged a man with murder following the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law at a residence in Woodbine.
On Saturday, police responded to a distress call from a woman reporting that her brother, John Lang, 34, had shot and killed her husband, Richard Willoughby, 43, of Lexington.
The incident occurred at Lang’s home, located at 938 East Highway 6 in Woodbine. Upon arrival, officers discovered Willoughby deceased on the kitchen floor.
A handgun, a spent shell casing, and a spent projectile were located at the scene, according to investigators.
Witnesses indicated that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Lang and Willoughby. The exact nature of the argument and what escalated it to violence remain under investigation.
John Lang was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Whitley County Detention Center. He has been charged with murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond, according to court records.
Police have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting. The case is being actively investigated, and further updates are expected as authorities piece together the circumstances of the tragedy.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.
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.