Crime
2 dead, 5 injured after shooting on Jarvis Avenue in South Los Angeles
A tragic shooting in South Los Angeles on Friday night left two men dead and five others injured, including a teenage boy, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
Deputies responded to reports of gunshot victims around 8:00 p.m. in the 13200 block of Jarvis Avenue.
While initial information indicated the incident occurred near Athens Park, the reported address is located several blocks southeast of the park, in close proximity to Barack Obama Charter Elementary School.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
Authorities confirmed that four additional adult male victims and one male juvenile had also sustained gunshot injuries.
All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
As of now, no information regarding potential suspects or a motive has been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
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.