Crime
Suspect in Custody as Copperas Cove Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department has confirmed that a suspect is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 1.
At approximately 11:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Tanner Drive following reports of a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, they discovered 31-year-old Shasmine Clark suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Clark to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite lifesaving efforts.
Through an initial investigation, which included interviews with witnesses at the scene, police were able to identify a suspect known to the victim.
The individual was located and taken into custody without incident at a nearby hotel shortly after the shooting.
While the identity of the suspect has not yet been released, police confirmed that details regarding the suspect’s name, charges, and bond information will be provided following their arraignment.
Authorities are withholding additional details as the investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department.
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.