Crime
26-year-old Julia Byrne and her 3-year-old son Blake killed in Pembroke shooting
PEMBROKE, N.H. — The deaths of a 26-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son early Friday morning are under investigation as a possible murder-suicide, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on May 9, 2025, officers with the Pembroke Police Department responded to a 911 call from a residence located at 336 Pembroke Hill Road.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the individual who had placed the call. While searching the home, officers discovered Julia Byrne, 26, and her son, Blake Byrne, 3, in an upstairs bedroom, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the head.
Blake was transported to Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Julia Byrne was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to officials, a witness at the residence reported hearing two gunshots, prompting them to enter the bedroom, where they discovered the victims.
Both Julia and Blake Byrne were residents of the home.
Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Abigail Alexander conducted autopsies on both victims Friday.
Preliminary results indicate that Julia Byrne died of a single gunshot wound to the head, with her manner of death currently pending further investigation.
Blake Byrne also died of a single gunshot wound to the head, and his manner of death has been classified as homicide.
In a joint statement, Attorney General John M. Formella, Colonel Mark B. Hall of the New Hampshire State Police, and Chief Gary R. Gaskell of the Pembroke Police Department confirmed that the incident remains under investigation as a potential murder-suicide.
However, officials emphasized that there is no threat to the public at this time.
Authorities are not releasing further details as 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.