Crime
1 Killed After Shooting at Shaker Heights Public Library, Suspect in Custody
Authorities are conducting an investigation following a shooting at the Shaker Heights Public Library that left one person hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:42 p.m. inside the library’s main branch on Van Aken Boulevard.
According to Shaker Heights Police Chief Wayne Hudson, officers responded within seconds and were met with a large crowd attempting to exit the building.
Upon arrival, officers administered CPR to a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
With assistance from other law enforcement agencies, Shaker Heights police established a perimeter around the area, leading to the detainment of a person of interest.
As of now, no charges have been filed, and officials have confirmed that there are no additional suspects.
Chief Hudson noted that numerous individuals, including high school students, were inside the library when the shooting took place.
Parents were directed to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Building at 3450 Lee Road for reunification with their children.
“When you look at violence occurring in a library—a place where individuals come to rest, read, review, and learn—it’s quite disturbing,” Hudson stated.
Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the city of Shaker Heights.
In response to the incident, the City of Shaker Heights Government announced via Facebook that the library will remain closed until further notice.
Additionally, the Shaker Heights City School District has confirmed that Shaker Heights High School and the Innovative Center for Personalized Learning will be closed on Wednesday, April 2, while all other district buildings will remain open.
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.