Crime
Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter charged with murder after shooting and killing of Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack in Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) has confirmed the death of a woman following a shooting that occurred on Saturday February 1, 2025.
The victim has been identified as Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack, 31, of Copperas Cove. According to a press release from CCPD, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:48 a.m. in the 900 block of Tanner Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered Clack suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Following witness interviews and an initial investigation at the scene, law enforcement quickly identified a suspect believed to be connected to the shooting.
Officers located the suspect shortly thereafter at a nearby hotel, where he was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter, 27, of Beaumont, Texas. He has been formally charged with murder.
Hunter was arraigned by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price, who set his bond at $500,000.
Authorities have not released details regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview additional witnesses.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at (254) 547-8222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime reporting channels.
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.