Crime
21-year-old man killed after shooting outside Afton Motel in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. — A disturbance in a motel parking lot near Kellogg and Broadway resulted in a shooting that critically injured a 21-year-old man, who later succumbed to his injuries, Wichita police confirmed.
The shooting was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday outside the Afton Motel, located in the 800 block of South Broadway, just south of Kellogg Avenue.
According to Wichita Police Lt. Lee Eisenbise, the victim was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Eisenbise stated that the circumstances surrounding the disturbance and subsequent shooting remain under active investigation.
Detectives are working to gather additional information and evidence.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information related to the case to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.
“We want to stop this kind of thing, and the only way we’re going to be able to do that is with the public’s help,” Eisenbise emphasized.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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.