Crime
22-year-old Davinci Leonard Wanted for Double Murder Outside Westgate Mall in Brockton
Brockton, MA – Authorities are actively searching for 22-year-old Davinci Leonard, who is accused of fatally shooting two teenagers in the Westgate Mall parking lot on Saturday evening.
According to investigators, Leonard, who currently resides in Brockton but is not originally from the city, fled the scene after the shooting, taking some clothing items with him.
Law enforcement officials have issued a warrant for his arrest on the following charges:
- Two counts of murder
- Carrying a loaded firearm
- Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has identified the victims as 15-year-old Tymari Albertson and 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez.
The two teens, who were not related, were shot following an altercation between Albertson and Leonard in the parking lot.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what led to the dispute.
District Attorney Timothy Cruz confirmed that Leonard was not licensed to possess a firearm and is believed to still be armed.
He emphasized the urgency of capturing Leonard, stating:
“If you are going to have unlawful guns in the city of Brockton and the county of Plymouth, we will come and get you. And we will arrest you and put you away. People need to understand that they will be held accountable.”
Leonard is considered armed and dangerous, and officials urge the public not to approach him.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the tip line at 1-800-Kapture.
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.