Crime
One Dead, Another Critically Injured in Fort Wayne Shooting, Victim Identified
FORT WAYNE, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition early Saturday morning on the city’s northeast side.
According to FWPD, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Hobson Road at approximately 1:15 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located Kamari Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel immediately attempted life-saving measures, but Taylor was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics.
As first responders secured the area and initiated the investigation, authorities were informed that a second individual connected to the incident had arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment for gunshot injuries.
Medical staff determined the second victim’s injuries to be life-threatening.
Following the discovery of both victims, FWPD activated its homicide investigation protocol, requesting assistance from homicide detectives, crime scene technicians, the department’s Aerial Support Unit, and representatives from the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
The names of the second victim and any potential suspects have not yet been released.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this time.
The incident is under active investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by calling the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1201, contacting Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867, or submitting information anonymously through the P3 Tips App.
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.