Crime
Multiple suspects arrested for their alleged roles in shooting and killing 17-year-old KayLee Dutton
The sheriff did not disclose the ages of the suspects.
Iron County authorities are urging the public to come forward with information after 17-year-old KayLee Joan Dutton was pursued, shot, and killed on Friday night along a remote road northwest of Cedar City.
Sheriff Kenneth Carpenter announced on Saturday afternoon that three male suspects had been apprehended at an apartment near 3100 West and 1600 North in Cedar City following the execution of a search warrant. A fourth arrest is anticipated at another location.
“We feel pretty good that we have our suspects in custody at this time,” Carpenter said during the announcement.
The sheriff did not disclose the ages of the suspects.
He stated that investigators identified a truck potentially involved in the incident, which led them to the suspects.
Following this lead, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the apartment near the location where the victim and her passenger reportedly realized they were being followed. The arrests were made without further incident.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of Midvalley Road and 4300 West at approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday after receiving 911 reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies found the injured teen and immediately began life-saving measures. She was transported to Cedar City Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The victim was traveling with another girl in her truck when the suspects allegedly followed them for several miles in their own vehicle.
According to investigators, the suspects eventually pulled alongside the victimโs vehicle and opened fire.
The gunfire struck the teen, causing her to lose control of her truck, which veered off the road, crashed through a fence, and came to a stop northwest of the intersection.
The Iron County Sheriffโs Office is asking for any information that may assist with the investigation.
Specifically, authorities are requesting details from anyone who may have seen the teenโs red pickup truck being followed by a dark-colored truck or SUV on Lund Highway between 1600 North and Midvalley Road or heading west on Midvalley Road toward the Three Peaks Campground.
“Any information could be crucial to the ongoing investigation,” the sheriffโs office stated.
Additionally, residents and businesses with surveillance footage from the area during the late hours of Friday night are encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Sheriff Carpenter confirmed that this case is now classified as a homicide investigation.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the young woman who lost her life during this tragic act of violence,” the Iron County Sheriffโs Office said in a statement.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Iron County Sheriffโs Office at (435) 867-7500 or the Cedar Dispatch non-emergency line at (435) 586-9445.
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.