Crime
No weapon found at Cooper City High School
COOPER CITY, FL – Cooper City High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement officials responded to an investigation on campus, according to school and police officials.
Multiple Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) units were observed outside the school, located on Stirling Road, as authorities worked to assess the situation.
Broward County Public Schools confirmed that the lockdown was initiated after the school received a tip that prompted an immediate security response.
However, no additional details regarding the nature of the tip were immediately provided.
Following a thorough search of the campus, authorities confirmed that no weapons were found.
The school has since transitioned from a lockdown to a “secure status”, meaning normal activities can resume within the building, but external doors remain locked as a precaution.
Officials have reassured parents and the community that all students and staff are safe, and there is currently no active threat.
“The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority,” a school official stated. “We appreciate the cooperation of our students, staff, and law enforcement as this situation was handled swiftly.”
Authorities have not disclosed whether any individuals were detained or if the investigation is ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.