Crime
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, LA — Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning, leaving one person deceased. The incident took place just before 5:00 a.m. at the Southern Living Mobile Home Park.
According to initial reports, witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed shortly by the sound of sirens as first responders rushed to the scene.
Bossier City Police Department (BCPD) officers, along with emergency medical personnel, arrived promptly to secure the area and attend to those involved.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including what led to the officer discharging their weapon, remain unclear at this time.
BCPD’s Public Information Officer (PIO) has confirmed that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
As of 8:30 a.m., both Louisiana State Police and BCPD units remain on the scene, actively investigating the incident.
The scene has been secured while detectives work to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual, pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Bossier City Police Department or Louisiana State Police.
Updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.