Crime
Amazon Employee Fatally Stabbed in Berkeley Warehouse Altercation, suspect arrested and charged
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.
The Berkeley Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of an Amazon employee that occurred Sunday night, January 7, 2025, at the company’s warehouse located at 8850 Springdale Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing at approximately 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 31-year-old Kenneth Anderson-Lane suffering from a stab wound sustained during an altercation with a co-worker.
Anderson-Lane was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities identified the suspect as 41-year-old Patrick Thrower, a resident of St. Louis. Thrower was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
Thrower has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action.
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.
The footage shows Thrower holding a knife prior to the stabbing outside the main entrance of the warehouse. Additionally, Thrower admitted to possessing the knife used in the incident.
Another employee identified Thrower as being involved in the altercation, providing further evidence in the case.
Amazon released a statement expressing condolences and emphasizing their focus on supporting employees in the aftermath of the tragedy:
“We’re saddened by this senseless act of violence and are focused on providing support for our employees at this time. We’ll defer to the Berkeley Police Department for additional information and continue to assist them with their investigation.”
The Berkeley Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and stabbing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Berkeley authorities.
This tragic incident highlights the critical need for workplace safety and conflict resolution to prevent such acts of violence.
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.