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Wichita Woman Arrested in Connection to the Shooting Death of 7-Year-Old Davion Gunter

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A 25-year-old Wichita woman has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of 7-year-old Davion Gunter, according to Sedgwick County booking records.

Tasha Diane Dillard was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on charges of:

  • First-degree felony murder
  • Aggravated child endangerment

Incident Details

The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 17, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in the 3700 block of East Ross Parkway, according to the Wichita Police Department (WPD).

Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting and arrived to find a seven-year-old child suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.

Paramedics rushed the child to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities also confirmed that Davion had previously survived a shooting at age three, when he was shot by his uncle.

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At the time of Sundayโ€™s shooting, multiple adults and seven other children were inside the residence, Captain Aron Moses of WPD stated.

All children present were removed from the home and placed into protective custody.

Police have not yet disclosed who fired the fatal shot or what circumstances led to the shooting.

The Wichita Police Department continues to investigate and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ€” 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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