Crime
Victim killed in Roanoke County shooting identified as 35-year-old Michael Henritze
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made as of this time.
Roanoke County, VA – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Bonsack area as 35-year-old Michael Henritze Jr.
The Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) is investigating the incident as a homicide.
Officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 4800 block of Sidetrack Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered Henritze Jr. deceased inside the home.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made as of this time.
Police emphasized that there is currently no known threat to public safety, suggesting the incident may have been isolated.
The Roanoke County Police Department is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to contact their detectives at 540-777-8641.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will provide updates as new details emerge. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.
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.