Crime
Chicago Police Investigating Triple Shooting in South Shore That Leaves Two Men Dead
CHICAGO — A shooting early Monday morning in the South Shore neighborhood left two men dead and a third injured, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Authorities said officers were on patrol in the area when they heard gunfire shortly before 2:45 a.m.
Responding to the scene, they arrived at a residence in the 7200 block of South Paxton Avenue and discovered three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims—a 31-year-old man and a 37-year-old man—had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Derrick D. Harris, 31, and Devantel Strickland, 37.
A third victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot in the right arm.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was reported to be in good condition.
At this time, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is being led by Area One detectives.
The Chicago Police Department has not released additional details, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
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.