Crime
Arizona Man Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 1-Year-Old Daughter
Show Low, AZ – A grand jury has formally indicted 27-year-old Adam Montoya on charges related to the tragic shooting death of his 1-year-old daughter, an incident that allegedly occurred in the presence of the child’s mother.
The Show Low Police Department responded to a distressing emergency call on February 3, 2024, regarding a shooting at a residence in Show Low, Arizona.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that an infant had suffered a gunshot wound.
According to the Navajo County Attorney’s Office, Montoya allegedly shot his daughter with an AR-15 rifle in front of the child’s mother.
Timber Mesa Fire and Medical personnel arrived at the scene and provided emergency medical assistance before transporting the infant to Summit Regional Medical Center in Show Low.
Despite life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased.
Following the investigation, a grand jury returned an indictment against Montoya, charging him with:
- Second-degree murder
- Child abuse
Montoya remains in custody on a $1 million bond as he awaits legal proceedings.
A pre-trial conference and release hearing is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 6 in Navajo County Superior Court.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting, and it remains unclear what circumstances led to the tragic incident. The case continues to be investigated by the Show Low Police Department in collaboration with the Navajo County Attorney’s Office.
Law enforcement officials encourage anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Show Low Police Department or Navajo County authorities.
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.