Crime
Disgruntled Former Employee in Custody After Fires Shots Outside Walmart in Katy
KATY, TX – On Monday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a Walmart store located on the Grand Parkway at Morton Road in the Katy area.
Initial reports described the situation as an “active shooter” incident, prompting a swift law enforcement response.
However, Gonzalez later clarified that it was not an active shooter event and assured the public that there was no immediate danger.
According to Sheriff Gonzalez, the incident began when a disgruntled former employee arrived at the Walmart and caused a disturbance.
Store staff intervened and escorted the individual out of the building.
As he was being removed, the suspect fired multiple shots toward the nearby freeway. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
After firing the shots, the suspect left the store. Deputies responded promptly, locating the suspect’s vehicle a short distance away.
Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Sheriff Gonzalez praised the rapid response of the deputies, which ensured the situation was brought under control quickly and without harm to the community.
The incident remains under investigation, and the suspect’s identity, along with potential charges, will be released as the investigation progresses.
Residents are reassured that the situation is resolved and there is no lingering threat in the area.
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.