Crime
At Least 3 Dead, 16 Injured After Mass Shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM – A devastating mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces late Friday night left at least three people dead and 16 others injured, according to local officials.
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Authorities have confirmed that no suspects have been taken into custody at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the parking lot of Young Park, where a large gathering was taking place.
Witnesses reported hearing a barrage of gunfire, sending people scrambling for cover.
Video footage from the scene captured chaotic moments as individuals ran for safety and hid behind vehicles while dozens of shots rang out in rapid succession.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, where multiple victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds.
According to a statement from the Las Cruces Police Department, most of the injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment, while others in critical condition were taken to University Medical Center of El Paso in Texas.
Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the shooting, and details regarding the number of shooters or their identities remain unclear.
“Police are actively working to identify the suspect or suspects involved in this case,” the department stated.
In response to the incident, Las Cruces police are receiving investigative assistance from the New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Las Cruces Police Department at (575) 526-0795.
Individuals seeking to confirm the status of a loved one may also call the same number.
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.