Crime
1 killed, another injured after shooting outside Alabama Bar & Lounge in Mobile, suspect and victim identified
The individual, identified as 20-year-old Mathew Sanders, was taken into custody and transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
Mobile, AL โ The Mobile Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025.
At approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the Alabama Bar & Lounge, located at 10071 Airport Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Shortly thereafter, a second victim, identified as 22-year-old Hunter Lins, arrived at a nearby hospital via personal vehicle, also sustaining a gunshot injury.
Later that morning, Lins succumbed to their injuries, prompting authorities to reclassify the investigation as a homicide.
During the course of the investigation, officers identified and located a suspect at the scene.
The individual, identified as 20-year-old Mathew Sanders, was taken into custody and transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
Sanders was initially charged with two counts of assault. However, following the confirmation of the victimโs death, one of the charges has been upgraded to murder.
The Mobile Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the case to come forward.
- Contact the Mobile Police Department: 251-208-7211
- Submit an Anonymous Tip: Text 844-251-0644 or visit mobilepd.org/crimetip
Further details will be released as the investigation develops.
Crime
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet
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.
