Crime
St. Cloud Police Investigating Fatal Shooting That Left One Dead, Another Critically Injured
ST. CLOUD, MN — The St. Cloud Police Department has released new details regarding a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in northeast St. Cloud, leaving one teenager dead and another critically injured.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:55 a.m. on February 4, in the 200 block of 2nd Street Northeast.
Upon arrival, police discovered two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the building.
A 19-year-old male from St. Joseph was found in the hallway of a first-floor apartment with critical injuries.
He was immediately transported to St. Cloud Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The second victim, identified as 17-year-old Layson Davis of St. Cloud, was found unresponsive in the stairwell between the first and second floors.
Despite life-saving efforts, Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victims and the suspects were acquainted prior to the shooting, and authorities believe this was not a random act of violence.
The St. Cloud Police Department is actively investigating the incident with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
At this time, police have not released additional details regarding potential suspects, motives, or arrests as the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the St. Cloud Police Department at (320) 251-1200, or provide anonymous tips through Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-255-1301 or online at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.