Crime
At least 3 dead, multiple injured after shooting on Olde Greenwich area in Spotsylvania County
While official details remain limited, at least one individual has reportedly been taken into custody.
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A tragic shooting incident unfolded Tuesday evening in the Fredericksburg area, leaving three individuals dead, including at least two minors, and prompting a large-scale law enforcement response.
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At approximately 6:00 p.m., authorities received reports of an active shooter in the 400 block of Olde Greenwich Drive, just off Lafayette Boulevard in Spotsylvania County.
According to emergency radio communications, the scene involved multiple victims, with unconfirmed accounts indicating the involvement of children among the deceased.
Upon arrival, deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department encountered a chaotic and devastating scene.
Emergency responders were seen attempting life-saving measures on at least one victim, who was later pronounced dead.
Two other victims were found unresponsive—one inside a vehicle and another nearby—both of whom were covered at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities or ages of the victims but confirmed that at least two are believed to be minors.
Eyewitnesses reported that an altercation involving two separate groups escalated into gunfire.
One resident is said to have exited their home and intervened during the confrontation.
While official details remain limited, at least one individual has reportedly been taken into custody.
Law enforcement continues to canvass the area, including neighborhoods along Lafayette Boulevard near the Sheetz gas station, in search of any additional suspects or persons of interest.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order for residents in the immediate vicinity.
Citizens are strongly urged to remain indoors and avoid the area to ensure the safety of both the public and responding personnel.
“There is a significant law enforcement and first responder presence in the area,” said officials. “Please allow our units to secure the scene and continue the investigation. An additional alert will be sent when the shelter-in-place order is lifted.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.