Crime
Brother Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Alisha Parker
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department (HPD) has confirmed the arrest of 44-year-old Dawud Parker, who has been charged with murder in connection with the February 4th fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alisha Parker.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. at a convenience store located at 1206 Barker Cypress Road.
Surveillance footage showed Dawud Parker exiting the passenger seat of Alisha Parker’s black BMW moments before the shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Alisha unresponsive in the driver’s seat, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later confirmed that the suspect and victim were siblings, making this an especially tragic act of violence.
Following the incident, HPD homicide detectives worked to identify and locate the suspect.
A surveillance image of the shooter was released to the public in an effort to assist in his identification.
Dawud Parker was later taken into custody and formally charged with murder.
Further details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate this case, and anyone with additional information is urged to contact Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
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.