Crime
27-year-old Janaha Smith killed in Fayetteville shooting, suspect Shyheem McCall in custody
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9, leaving one woman dead and a suspect in custody.
At approximately 3:17 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2800 block of Gillespie Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered 27-year-old Janaha Smith, a Fayetteville resident, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite emergency efforts, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested 24-year-old Shyheem McCall, also of Fayetteville, at the location.
He has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held without bond.
McCall is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon in Cumberland County Court.
Investigators have confirmed that Smith and McCall were acquainted, and the shooting is believed to have been a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Detective A. Wolford at 910-705-2141.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477), visiting fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.