Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Follows High-Speed Chase on Interstate 24 in Cadiz
Cadiz, KY – A high-speed chase on Interstate 24 Tuesday afternoon resulted in an officer-involved shooting in the Broadbent Square area of Cadiz, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident began when Kentucky State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop around the 47-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 24.
The suspect refused to comply, accelerating to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour before taking the Cadiz-Hopkinsville exit in an attempt to evade authorities.
The pursuit came to a violent end when the suspect crashed his vehicle on Broadbent Boulevard.
Upon exiting the wrecked vehicle, the individual opened fire on law enforcement officers, prompting officers to return fire.
Multiple agencies, including the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office, Cadiz Police Department, Hopkinsville Police Department, and additional law enforcement personnel, responded to the scene.
The Trigg County Coroner’s Office was also present, though officials have not yet confirmed any fatalities.
The Kentucky State Police have taken over the investigation and are expected to release further details as they become available.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the suspect’s identity or any potential charges.
Residents are urged to avoid the Broadbent Square area as the investigation remains active.
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.