Crime
Authorities investigating officer-involved shooting along South Piedmont Highway in Greenville County
Piedmont, SC — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday along South Piedmont Highway in Greenville County.
The incident prompted a significant emergency response, including Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies, EMS personnel, and fire crews.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been called in to lead the investigation, as is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings in the state.
Preliminary reports indicate that the shooting occurred near the intersection of South Piedmont Highway (Highway 20) and Southside Circle.
Officials have confirmed that the involved deputies were not injured in the incident.
Greenville County EMS and a medical helicopter responded to the scene to provide emergency medical care.
The extent of any other injuries has not been disclosed at this time.
Piedmont firefighters also responded, and Highway 20 remains temporarily closed in both directions near Southside Circle as law enforcement continues to process the scene.
Authorities have not yet released details about what led to the shooting, whether any suspects were involved, or if anyone else was injured.
SLED investigators are currently on scene collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
More information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the investigation remains active.
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.