Crime
27-year-old Mikell Rayford Killed After Shooting at James House Apartments in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in a North St. Louis apartment complex.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting just before midnight at the James House Apartments, located in the 4300 block of Saint Ferdinand.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 27-year-old Mikell Rayford suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Rayford was involved in a heated altercation with the suspect in the hallway of the building before the situation escalated into gunfire.
Authorities have identified the suspect, who remains at large.
The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather information and locate the individual responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the SLMPD or 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.