Crime
Jessica Arevalos Fatally Shot in Parking Lot of Blue Clouds Market on Wible Road in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night, April 5, 2025, in south Bakersfield.
According to officials, deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of Blue Clouds Market, located on Wible Road, just south of Belle Terrace, at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, deputies located at least one gunshot victim at the scene.
The victim, now identified as Jessica Arevalos, was pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not released any information regarding additional victims at this time.
The shooting prompted the temporary closure of the market parking lot and sections of Wible Road as deputies secured the area and began their investigation.
The roadway has since reopened as of early Sunday morning.
As of now, no suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office or provide an anonymous tip through Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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.