Crime
Victims killed in shooting on Spirit Lake Reservation identified, suspect in custody
St. Michael, ND – The Spirit Lake Tribe is grieving the loss of three community members following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in St. Michael.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement notified the Spirit Lake Tribe of the tragic incident.
The victims have been identified as Kristy Lee, her daughter Tiana Lenoir, and infant Lokia, all members of the Spirit Lake Tribe.
In response to the active threat, law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order for all residents within the Spirit Lake Reservation boundaries, including the districts of St. Michael, Fort Totten, Crow Hill, and Wood Lake.
Authorities conducted an extensive search for the suspect, who was considered armed and dangerous.
At approximately 1:20 p.m., law enforcement successfully apprehended the suspect, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted.
The Spirit Lake Tribal Council has since issued administrative leave for all tribal employees to allow the community time to grieve.
“As we navigate this difficult time, we ask for the community’s empathy and understanding. Our hearts go out to the victims’ families, and we encourage everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this devastating loss together. We also ask that the privacy of the victims’ families be respected as investigations continue.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the law enforcement agencies for their swift response and ongoing efforts in handling this situation.”
The Spirit Lake Tribe urges all tribal citizens to prioritize their mental health and well-being during this difficult time.
Grief counseling and support services are available through Spirit Lake Behavioral Health for those in need.
For assistance, please contact Spirit Lake Behavioral Health at the designated support lines.
No one should face this loss alone—help is 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.