Crime
18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision Near Midland Park Mall
MIDLAND, TEXAS – An 18-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal crash Tuesday evening near Midland Park Mall, according to local authorities.
The Midland Police Department (MPD) confirmed that the victim, Kaden Ray Barron, a resident of Midland, was killed in the accident.
Emergency responders from Midland Fire and Police were dispatched at approximately 6:41 p.m. on March 11 to the intersection of Midkiff Road and Moss Avenue following reports of a motorcycle-vehicle collision.
According to MPD’s preliminary findings:
- A Chevrolet Blazer was in the process of making a turn into the Midland Park Mall when a Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the vehicle.
- Witnesses reported that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic just before impact.
- The force of the collision resulted in fatal injuries to Barron, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine all contributing factors in the crash.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.
Barron’s death has deeply impacted the local community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a young life.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements have not yet been released.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the Midland Police Department.
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.