Crime
Authorities Confirm Gabriel Rickman Not Involved in Young Park Mass Shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police have officially confirmed that Gabriel Rickman is not involved in the mass shooting that occurred at Young Park on Friday night, March 21, 2025.
Rickman was interviewed by investigators and has been cleared of any connection to the incident.
Authorities also addressed the circulation of an image depicting a teenager holding what appears to be an AR-style rifle.
Police clarified that there is no evidence linking that firearm to the crime scene.
A thorough examination of ballistic evidence determined that approximately 50 to 60 shell casings recovered at the scene were from handguns, with no casings found matching an AR-style rifle.
The shooting, which took place around 10 p.m. at Young Park, located at 850 S. Walnut St., left three people dead and 14 others injured.
The deceased include two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy.
The identities of the victims and those injured have not been publicly released at this time.
The ages of the wounded individuals range from 16 to 36 years old.
Many of the victims were transported to local hospitals, while others were taken to University Medical Center of El Paso in neighboring Texas for treatment.
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection to the shooting but continue to actively pursue multiple leads.
The circumstances surrounding the gunfire remain under investigation, and the motive has not yet been determined.
Footage from the scene captured the chaos as dozens of gunshots rang out in rapid succession, causing people to flee and take cover behind vehicles.
The Las Cruces Police Department is being assisted in the investigation by the New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriffโs Office, the FBI, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Las Cruces police at (575) 526-0795. Individuals seeking to confirm the status of a loved one may also call the same number.
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.
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.