Crime
Video shows moment gunfire erupts at Fifth Avenue Park in Conway
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
CONWAY, AR — A community gathering turned tragic Sunday evening when gunfire erupted at Fifth Avenue Park, leaving two people dead and at least nine others injured, according to the Conway Police Department.
One Victim Killed in Conway Mass Shooting Identified as Tatayana Penister
The incident occurred in the early evening hours of April 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Cell phone video captured the chaos as shots rang out at the busy park, sending bystanders running for cover.
Police confirmed that a total of eleven people were struck by gunfire.
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while nine others sustained injuries.
All surviving victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment and are currently listed in stable condition.
At this time, authorities have not released the identities of the deceased or injured, and no suspects have been publicly named.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
“We are asking the public to avoid the area while investigators continue to process the scene and gather evidence,” Conway Police said in a statement. “This is an active investigation, and we are working diligently to determine what led to this senseless act of violence.”
Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigation Division are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have video footage or relevant information to come forward.
Tips can be shared by calling 501-450-6130. If no one answers, officials request that callers leave a message with their contact details so a detective can return the call.
The Conway Police Department is expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
This remains a developing story. Please check back for additional details as they become 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.