Crime
Man killed in morning Montgomery shooting identified
MONTGOMERY, AL – Authorities have launched an investigation following the fatal shooting of a man discovered early Thursday morning in the city.
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 5:00 a.m. in the 5700 block of Atlanta Highway.
Upon arrival, first responders found a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
According to Lt. David Wise, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Daquan Blakely.
Police have not released any details regarding possible suspects or a motive, and the investigation remains in its early stages.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the case to come forward.
Tips can be provided to Montgomery Police at 334-625-2831, Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP, or anonymously through the Secret Witness line at 334-625-4000.
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.