Crime
Quitman Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Edward Denson
QUITMAN, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a 20-year-old Quitman man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday evening, according to an official press release from the agency.
Authorities say Khalil Proctor has been taken into custody following the shooting death of 25-year-old Edward Denson.
The incident took place around 10:14 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at a residence located at 201 West Hill Street in Quitman.
Following the shooting, GBI agents and local law enforcement launched an immediate investigation and quickly identified Proctor as the primary suspect.
He has been formally charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Proctor is currently being held at the Brooks County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online at the GBI’s tip submission website.
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.