Crime
One Juveniles Killed, Nine Injured in Shooting During Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert
Mamou, LA – A mass shooting during a live performance in Mamou on Tuesday evening has left one juvenile dead and at least nine others injured, according to local authorities.
Officials report that two of the nine injured remain in critical condition, and they believe additional victims may have yet to come forward.
Law enforcement is urging anyone who was wounded to immediately report to authorities.
Authorities have confirmed that one person of interest is currently in custody.
During a live performance by Chris Ardion, at least ten gunshots rang out into the crowd, causing panic and prompting concertgoers to flee, according to a video shared on social media.
Another video from the scene shows officers forcing three men to the ground, with at least one of them being handcuffed.
Officials are investigating whether Tuesday’s shooting is connected to a separate Monday night incident in Mamou, where a fight led to three people being shot during another live performance.
Authorities say those victims sustained minor injuries, but it remains unclear if the two incidents are related.
Law enforcement officials remain actively on the scene, and multiple suspects are currently being questioned.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
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.