Crime
Columbia Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Carolina Lodge on North Main Street
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Police Department investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting discovered early Wednesday morning in the northern part of the city.
Authorities responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the 6300 block of North Main Street, the location of the Carolina Lodge motel.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
In the hours following the incident, investigators began canvassing the surrounding area for potential surveillance footage and conducting interviews with individuals who were present at or near the scene at the time of the shooting.
Detectives are also working to establish a motive and identify any suspects involved.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to contact Columbia Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372). Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
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.