Crime
Two Teens Charged in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Zaveon Simpkins During Robbery in Montgomery
Montgomery police have arrested two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins during a robbery over the weekend.
According to Sgt. Tina McGriff with the Montgomery Police Department, Christopher Kelly, 19, and Christian Kelly, 18, were taken into custody on Tuesday, April 8.
Both suspects have been formally charged with capital murder and first-degree robbery.
The shooting occurred shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Friday, April 4, in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Simpkins suffering from life-threatening injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
While authorities have not released full details of the incident, charging documents reveal that the victim was fatally shot during a robbery in which $500 in cash and an iPhone 12 were taken.
Both Christopher and Christian Kelly are currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not disclosed whether additional arrests may be forthcoming.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Montgomery Police Department or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
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.