Crime
Family Seeks Justice After Breanna Howell Found Shot to Death in Clark Road Willows Apartments
Gary, Indiana – The family of Breanna Howell is demanding justice after the woman was found dead on the morning of March 19, 2025, at the Willows Apartments on Clark Road.
According to Myonnha Prince, Howell’s sister, Breanna was last seen when their brother dropped her off at the apartment of Jaequan Washington the night before.
The following morning, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the family received a devastating call informing them that Breanna had been found dead.
Prince told Channel2 NOW that after Howell’s death, Washington ceased all communication with the family, ignoring phone calls and text messages.
Additionally, he allegedly deleted all photos and posts related to Howell from his social media accounts.
While the exact circumstances of Howell’s death remain under investigation, her family believes she suffered physical abuse before being shot.
Prince stated that the last photo of Howell showed visible injuries, including a busted lip, swelling on her face, and an apparent head injury.
Howell was reportedly shot twice—once in the back and once in the chest.
“We don’t know exactly what happened that night, but we do know that my sister was beaten before she was shot and killed,” Prince said. “Now, we just want justice for Breanna.”
The family has been trying to reach Washington or his relatives, urging him to turn himself in.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Washington is a suspect, but the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
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.