Crime
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation on Route 120 in Lakemoor, Suspect in Custody
Lakemoor, IL – Authorities are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon along Route 120 in Lakemoor, resulting in one victim being critically wounded and later succumbing to their injuries at the hospital.
According to the Lakemoor Police Department, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, and Wauconda Fire District, emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 1:24 p.m. to the area of Route 120 and Darrell Road after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Rand Road, just west of the intersection.
Emergency radio transmissions indicated the victim was unconscious and not breathing.
Paramedics from the Wauconda Fire District transported the individual in critical condition to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry, where they later died from their injuries.
No other injuries were reported at the scene.
Authorities searched for the suspect, who had fled the area following the shooting.
A suspect was later taken into custody and identified as James R. Piezonka.
Further details regarding the suspect’s motive and possible charges are pending release by law enforcement.
The crime scene extended across Route 120, with police focusing their investigation on a sedan that was partially turned sideways in the roadway and a motorcycle lying on its side in the driveway of a nearby residence.
A motorcycle helmet was also seen in the turn lane on Route 120, next to the car.
As officers conducted their investigation, Route 120 was closed in both directions for several hours.
The Lakemoor Police Department has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Lakemoor Police Department or McHenry County Crime Stoppers.
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.