Crime
Victims Killed in Temple Shooting Identified
TEMPLE, TX — The Temple Police Department has released the names of the two young men who were killed in a shooting early Sunday morning.
The victims have been identified as Marcos Humberto Anaya Jr., 17, and Tristan Deon Martin, 18, both residents of Temple.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of North 1st Street at approximately 4:09 a.m. on Sunday, April 13.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite life-saving efforts, that individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A short time later, at around 4:16 a.m., police were informed that a second victim had been transported to a local hospital by a friend.
Medical staff later confirmed that this individual had also succumbed to his injuries.
The Temple Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is currently leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Detectives are working to identify suspects, determine a motive, and gather evidence from the scene.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact the Temple Police Department directly or report tips anonymously to Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.
This is an ongoing investigation. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.