Crime
Heavy Police Presence at Salina South High School Following Reports of Threat
Salina, Kansas — A significant law enforcement response was reported Monday morning at Salina South High School, located at 730 E. Magnolia Road, following initial reports of a possible active shooter.
As of 10:00 a.m., the school remained on lockdown while officers thoroughly cleared and secured the scene.
Salina Police have since confirmed that the situation has been contained and the scene has been cleared.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or victims related to the incident.
Early, unconfirmed reports indicated the possible involvement of a firearm, prompting an immediate and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
The Salina Police Department confirmed a strong police presence at the school but did not initially verify whether an active threat existed.
They later confirmed that an individual has been apprehended in connection with the incident, though further details have not yet been released.
The school district, USD 305, is expected to issue an official statement providing more information as it becomes available.
Law enforcement and school officials are urging the public to avoid speculation until confirmed details are provided.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Salina Police Department.
Salina South High School remains under heightened security as a precaution while authorities continue their 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.