Crime
Suspect Fatally Shot, Three Officers Injured in Northeast D.C. Shooting
A suspect is dead, and three police officers are recovering after a shooting in Northeast Washington, D.C., early Monday morning. The incident occurred on Florida Avenue NE, near the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station, according to D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith.
Police responded around 4:38 a.m. to a report of a man with a firearm in the lobby of an apartment building in the 300 block of Florida Avenue NE. Upon arrival, officers encountered the male suspect in the building lobby.
However, the suspect fled into an elevator, prompting additional officers to join the search.
A short time later, the suspect emerged from the elevator and encountered officers in the lobby. As officers attempted to take him into custody, the man produced a firearm and fired at the officers.
During the ensuing struggle, officers returned fire, striking the suspect.
The suspect, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene despite officers’ attempts to administer life-saving measures.
The three injured officers sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to nearby hospitals. Police Chief Pamela Smith confirmed that all three are in stable condition.
The D.C. Police Departmentโs Internal Affairs Division, in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Division, is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The U.S. Attorneyโs Office will provide an independent review.
The three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on routine administrative leave, in accordance with department policy.
โThis is yet another reminder of the daily dangers that we face every day in our city and across the U.S. Iโm very grateful that our officers were able to get through this particular incident without any further injuries,โ Chief Smith said during a press conference.
As the investigation continues, Florida Avenue NE between 2nd and 4th Streets NE, and 3rd Street NE between Florida Avenue and M Street NE remain closed to traffic.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.
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.