Crime
Abilene Police Issue Murder Warrant for 20-Year-Old Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Abilene, TX – February 13, 2025 – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for 1st Degree Murder in connection to a fatal shooting that took place over the weekend at an apartment complex in Abilene.
The Abilene Police Department (APD) has identified Ivonyai Lamb, 20, as the primary suspect in the shooting death of 46-year-old Ramiel Sanders.
Lamb is believed to be in the Abilene area or possibly near Killeen, Texas.
The shooting occurred late Friday night at the Cedar Creek Apartment Complex on Denton Street.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed by a suspect fleeing the scene in a gray truck.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Sanders suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency response efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators later determined that Lamb and Sanders were known to each other, though the nature of their relationship remains under investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Lamb’s whereabouts to contact the Abilene Police Department at (325) 676-6610 or submit an anonymous tip through Abilene Crime Stoppers at (325) 676-8477.
As the search for Ivonyai Lamb continues, law enforcement officials are emphasizing that he should be considered armed and dangerous. The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as they become 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.