Crime
21-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge in Albany
ALBANY, GA – A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman inside a residence on Wednesday, January 22, authorities confirmed.
Officers from the Albany Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Holloway Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge, was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for her injuries.
Following information obtained at the scene, officers were able to identify and locate a suspect, 21-year-old Eugene Barber, who was taken into custody for questioning.
After conducting a thorough investigation, authorities determined that multiple children were present in the residence at the time of the shooting; however, they were unharmed.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, Milledge succumbed to her injuries Thursday morning.
Barber now faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, including:
- Murder
- Home Invasion (1st Degree)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is urged to contact the Albany Police Department at (229) 431-2100 or Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS.
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.