Crime
Spotsylvania Resident Shot Suspect During Olde Greenwich Mass Shooting, No Charges Filed
Authorities have confirmed that a resident of the Olde Greenwich community in Spotsylvania County fired a weapon and struck one of the suspects involved in Tuesday’s deadly shooting that claimed three lives and injured several others.
According to a statement released Thursday by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the armed resident will not face charges for his actions.
The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, when deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Olde Greenwich Circle, just outside Fredericksburg.
Upon arrival, they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Three individuals were pronounced dead, and at least three others were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
According to the sheriff’s office, the resident was inside his home when he heard what he described as “rapid gunfire” outside. Looking through a window, he observed “one individual with a long gun in the parking lot.”
The man immediately instructed a family member to call 911 before retrieving a firearm from inside the residence.
Once outside, the man fired a shot at the suspect, striking him. Shortly afterward, a neighbor informed the man that there were additional shooters in the vicinity.
The resident then retreated into his home and remained there until law enforcement arrived on scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the sheriff’s office determined that the man acted within his legal rights, and no charges will be pursued.
The SCSO identified the shooting as stemming from an illegal gun sale that escalated into a robbery.
Four individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the violence, including two 16-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson.
One of the 16-year-old suspects is being treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound—believed to have been inflicted by the armed resident—and will be taken into custody upon his release.
The remaining three suspects are currently incarcerated without bond.
The victims who lost their lives in the shooting have been identified as 18-year-old Chase Feaster and 18-year-old Alonzo Goffney, both of Spotsylvania County.
The identity of the third victim, a 20-year-old male, is being withheld pending confirmation from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have praised the collaborative efforts of detectives, community members, and supporting agencies, including the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police.
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.