Crime
Man killed after officer-involved shooting in Titusville identified
A man was shot and killed Friday night as Titusville police officers responded to a suspicious incident, according to authorities.
The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the area of Robbins Avenue.
Officers had initially arrived at the scene shortly after 9 p.m., where they encountered an armed individual. At some point during the interaction, shots were fired, police said in an official statement.
The man, identified as Tri-Marea Charles, was transported to a hospital with a gunshot injury and was later pronounced dead.
No officers were injured during the incident.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has launched an investigation into the shooting.
Additionally, the Brevard County Sheriffโs Office responded to the scene to process forensic evidence.
At this time, authorities have not confirmed details regarding what led to the shooting, who fired their weapon, or any further circumstances surrounding the incident.
More information is expected following the conclusion of FDLEโs investigation, police said.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.