Crime
Man Charged with Murder After Breaking into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home and Fatally Shooting Her
According to police, Jackson broke into Brown’s home through a window, waited inside, and then ambushed her.
Dayton, OH – A 32-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and fatally shooting her early Monday morning.
Tony Jackson, Jr. was formally charged on Wednesday with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence, and possession of a weapon while under disability.
The charges stem from the killing of 34-year-old Matyka Brown at her residence on Millicent Avenue.
According to police, Jackson broke into Brown’s home through a window, waited inside, and then ambushed her.
Newly obtained court documents reveal that Jackson shot Brown twice—the first shot injured her in the presence of a child, and the second, fatal gunshot was fired as Brown’s two daughters, ages 14 and 9, escaped the home.
A 911 caller reported that Brown’s daughters ran to a neighbor’s house for help after gunfire erupted.
Court records also indicate that Jackson unplugged surveillance cameras inside Brown’s home before carrying out the attack.
This was not Jackson’s first reported act of violence against Brown.
In October 2024, he was arrested for allegedly strangling her, but prosecutors stated that a grand jury declined to bring charges, resulting in the case being dismissed.
Jackson has an extensive criminal history.
Ohio prison records show that he previously served time for aggravated robbery and kidnapping.
In August 2019, Jackson and two other men carried out an armed robbery at the Ohio Loan Company on W. Third Street, where they pistol-whipped an employee, fired gunshots inside the store, and stole more than two dozen firearms.
DNA evidence later linked him to the crime.
Jackson is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $3 million bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for next week.
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.