Crime
Tiara Lee-Roberts Charged with Murder in Fatal CTA Red Line Platform Shooting
Chicago, IL – A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on the CTA Red Line platform at 69th Street Station, according to Chicago police.
Authorities say the suspect, Tiara Lee-Roberts, was involved in an argument with 30-year-old Kamari McMillen on the station platform around 9:46 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.
During the dispute, Lee-Roberts allegedly drew a firearm and shot McMillen once in the neck before fleeing the scene.
McMillen, who had just left a family dinner and was heading home, was critically wounded.
Emergency responders transported her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
A single bullet shell casing was recovered at the scene, and disturbing video footage has surfaced, showing the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives launched an investigation and worked to track down the suspect.
On Thursday, March 21, authorities formally charged Tiara Lee-Roberts with murder in connection with McMillen’s death.
At this time, police have not disclosed the motive behind the argument or whether the two women had any prior relationship.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to gather further details about the incident.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
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.