Crime
Daviess County Shooting Suspect Apprehended in Perry County Following Extensive Search
Perry County, IN – After an extensive search in a wooded area on Saturday morning, law enforcement successfully apprehended Alex J. Carlquist in the Oriole/Branchville area.
Authorities had been actively searching for 35-year-old Alexander J. Carlquist, who was wanted in connection with a shooting in Daviess County, Indiana.
The Indiana State Police (ISP), in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, initiated a manhunt in Perry County after receiving intelligence that Carlquist may have been in the area.
According to Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials, the shooting occurred around 2:05 a.m. on Friday, February 16, near 15075 N US Highway 231.
Deputies responded to a call for assistance from Martin County, and upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical responders transported the victim to Daviess Community Hospital, where he was later transferred to another medical facility. Authorities have confirmed that the victim is currently in stable condition.
Investigators had reason to believe that Carlquist had connections to residents in Perry County, leading law enforcement to a property where the suspect was believed to be hiding. ISP Sgt.
John Davis confirmed that officials conducted a thorough search of the area before locating and taking Carlquist into custody.
Authorities previously issued a be-on-the-lookout alert, describing Carlquist as 5’11”, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
He was believed to be driving either a silver 2004 Jeep Liberty (license plate: CHJ385) or a silver 2009 Ford Focus (license plate: CPQ532). Law enforcement had warned the public that Carlquist was considered armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact them at 812-254-1060 or submit a tip via the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
More details will be released as the investigation develops.
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.