Crime
Woman Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide Just Hours After Filing Protection Order in Lincoln
Lincoln, NE – A 21-year-old woman was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide just hours after filing a protection order against her alleged abuser, according to the Lincoln Police Department (LPD).
Authorities responded to reports of a domestic disturbance near 84th and Sandalwood at approximately 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, where a woman was struck by a vehicle and later shot multiple times.
According to police, Michelle Gonzalez, 21, was walking in the area when Ibrahim Alhamadani, 28, struck her with a black vehicle.
Two young women who witnessed the incident intervened, helping Gonzalez into their car and attempting to drive away.
However, Alhamadani pursued them for several blocks before intentionally crashing into their vehicle, causing it to spin out into a yard.
He then exited his vehicle, approached the car, and opened fire on Gonzalez, shooting her multiple times in the head, chest, and abdomen, according to police.
Neither of the good Samaritans who assisted Gonzalez were injured in the attack.
First responders arrived to find Alhamadani dead at the scene from what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gonzalez was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced dead.
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow confirmed that just hours before the shooting, Gonzalez had filed for and been granted a protection order against Alhamadani.
In the filing, Gonzalez detailed incidents of domestic violence, including an attack earlier that morning, where Alhamadani allegedly beat her with a pistol while intoxicated.
The protection order also cited two additional recent incidents of abuse.
Authorities stated that the protection order had not yet been served to Alhamadani, and it remains unclear how the two encountered each other prior to the shooting.
“The protection order was filed, and it was granted,” Chief Morrow stated Friday. “There is a gap in time that is very small—probably around two hours or less—between when we know she was safe and a safety plan had been created, to when the incident occurred on 84th Street.”
Although the suspect is deceased, LPD remains committed to investigating the events leading up to the shooting, both for the sake of Gonzalez’s family and to further understand the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
This tragic case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the critical need for intervention and support.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence or needing support is urged to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org for confidential assistance.
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.