Crime
Fatal Stabbing and Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Town of Blue Mounds
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and related vehicle crash that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, located in Dane County.
According to initial reports, emergency crews responded to a call for a domestic disturbance involving a mother and daughter near the Smokey Mountain Trail area.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the stabbing, a vehicle was found crashed into a grain bin in close proximity to the original incident.
Law enforcement believes the driver of that vehicle may be the suspect connected to the fatal stabbing.
The individual was taken into custody by responding deputies.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved or confirmed the nature of their relationship, though the initial 911 call indicated it may have stemmed from a domestic altercation between family members.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Additional details, including potential charges, are expected to be released pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
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.