Crime
1 Killed, Another Wounded in Plant City Shooting
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in Plant City, leaving one man dead and another injured.
According to the Plant City Police Department (PCPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1800 block of East Warren Street at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a man, identified as Johnnie James, deceased inside a vehicle.
A second victim, who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm, was also located at the scene.
The injured individual was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Plant City Police Chief Richard Mills assured the public that investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify those responsible.
โOur department is working tirelessly and utilizing all available resources to determine what happened and bring those responsible to justice,โ Chief Mills stated. โWe are also keeping the victimโs family in our thoughts during this difficult time.โ
Authorities are urging residents in the area to review security camera footage that may provide valuable evidence in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Plant City Police Department at (813) 757-9200.
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.