Crime
19-Year-Old Lakylia Taylor Identified as Suspect in Fatal Foot Locker Shooting in Eastpointe
She is currently being held at the Macomb County Jail and is facing at least one charge of open murder.
EASTPOINTE, Mich. — Authorities have confirmed that 19-year-old Lakylia Taylor has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly quadruple shooting that occurred outside a Foot Locker store on Sunday, May 5.
The incident resulted in the deaths of two men and injuries to two other individuals.
According to the Eastpointe Police Department, Taylor voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement on Monday with the assistance of her attorney.
She is currently being held at the Macomb County Jail and is facing at least one charge of open murder.
While some media outlets have reported that Taylor may not have been the individual who fired the shots, police clarified that her involvement in the altercation could still lead to murder charges under Michigan law.
The shooting unfolded just after 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot near 8 Mile Road and Kelly Road, outside the Foot Locker retail location.
Investigators say the incident stemmed from a confrontation between two groups of individuals, which rapidly escalated from a verbal dispute into deadly violence.
Surveillance footage and witness accounts reveal that during the altercation, one individual used a firearm to physically strike another person.
The weapon reportedly broke during the assault. In response, a woman retrieved a second firearm from the trunk of a vehicle and discharged multiple rounds, striking four individuals.
Two men were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim, who was shot in the face, survived and was reported to be conscious and alert.
The fourth victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently in stable condition.
Authorities also reported that a third party fled the scene with the firearm used in the shooting.
Investigators are working to identify and locate that individual.
Detective Lieutenant Alexander Holish emphasized how fortunate it was that the gunfire did not penetrate the store itself, where customers and employees were present. “We’re very lucky that bullets didn’t enter the store,” Holish said. “This could have been an even greater tragedy.”
As of now, no additional arrests have been made, and the names of the deceased victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Eastpointe Police Department or submit tips anonymously through local crime tip lines.
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.