Crime
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package, Later Cleared
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport was temporarily evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious item was detected during routine passenger screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The suspicious item was identified during the security screening process, prompting immediate evacuation of the terminal as a precautionary measure.
A technical response team was dispatched to the scene to investigate the potential threat.
Following a thorough assessment, authorities determined there was no credible threat.
Executive Director Mark Hanna confirmed that after ensuring the safety of all passengers and personnel, the terminal was cleared, and operations resumed as normal.
Passengers and staff were permitted to re-enter the building once officials confirmed the area was secure.
After a brief disruption, all airport functions have returned to normal.
Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the suspicious item, but they emphasized that safety remains the top priority and that appropriate protocols were followed to ensure a swift and secure resolution.
For further updates, travelers are encouraged to monitor the airport’s official communications.
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.