Crime
27-year-old Cristiano Macedo killed after shooting at Morna Lounge and Grill in New Bedford
New Bedford, MA – A shooting inside a bar in New Bedford early Saturday morning has left one person dead and two others injured, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
At approximately 1:21 a.m. on Saturday, New Bedford Police responded to reports of shots fired inside the Morna Lounge and Grill, located at 1621 Acushnet Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
- Victim 1: A 27-year-old male, Cristiano Macedo, of New Bedford, was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
- Victims 2 and 3: Two female victims were also transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where they are receiving treatment for their injuries. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
The investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing.
No arrests have been made, and law enforcement has not released details about potential suspects or motives.
The investigation is being led by Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the New Bedford Police Department and Homicide Unit prosecutors.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the New Bedford Police Department or the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.