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20-year-old Brandon Harris Jr killed in High Point shooting

The two other victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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The High Point Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 3300 block of Colony Drive at approximately 12:19 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that several shots had been fired inside a residence.
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The High Point Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left one man dead and two others injured.

Officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 3300 block of Colony Drive at approximately 12:19 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that several shots had been fired inside a residence.

According to officials, four people were inside the home at the time of the incident. Three of them sustained gunshot wounds.

One victim, identified as 20-year-old Brandon C. Harris Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two other victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Both remain hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.

Police confirmed that all individuals involved in the incident have been identified and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The High Point Police Departmentโ€™s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the High Point Police Department or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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