Crime
Murder-Suicide in Lafayette: Man Shoots Wife While Driving, Then Takes Own Life
During the incident, the two children inside the car managed to escape.
Lafayette, LA – A tragic domestic violence incident unfolded Sunday evening on Johnston Street, where a New Iberia man fatally shot his wife while she was driving, before turning the gun on himself.
Two children were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on February 10, 2025, in the 2100 block of Johnston Street, near The Ground Pat’i Restaurant.
Authorities say 60-year-old Kevin Brown was in the passenger seat while his wife, 47-year-old Shentell Brown, was driving.
Their two children were seated in the back of the vehicle when Kevin Brown suddenly opened fire on his wife, shooting her multiple times.
Shentell Brown succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Kevin Brown then shot himself inside the vehicle.
He was later transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
During the incident, the two children inside the car managed to escape.
One child successfully flagged down a passing motorist, who drove them to the Lafayette Police Department to seek help.
The second child was struck by a passing vehicle while fleeing the scene but sustained only minor injuries, authorities confirmed.
Shentell was employed with the St. Martin Parish District Attorney’s Office, where she served in the Juvenile/Non-Support Division.
Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the possible motive behind the attack.
This heartbreaking event highlights the dangers of domestic violence and its impact on families.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department as the investigation continues.
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.