Crime
18-year-old Daniel Hernandez Killed After Shooting and Vehicle Crash Near McNeese, Suspect Arrested
Lake Charles, LA – The Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) is actively investigating a deadly shooting that resulted in a vehicle crash near the McNeese Legacy Center on McNeese Street late Sunday night.
According to Lieutenant Jeffrey Keenum, officers responded to a shooting and vehicle crash at approximately 10:58 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a wrecked vehicle and its driver, 18-year-old Daniel Hernandez, who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, Hernandez succumbed to his injuries.
Following the initial investigation, authorities identified and arrested 19-year-old Keith Demetrius Syas, of Lake Charles.
He has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
Detectives are currently working to determine the exact location of the shooting and the events leading up to the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Those with details about the case are asked to contact Sgt. Kevin Hoover, the lead investigator, at (337) 491-1311.
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.