Crime
Andre Moreland arrested, accused of murdering 19-year-old Ethan Austin in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. — A 19-year-old man has died following a shooting early Friday morning in Rockford, and police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
According to the Rockford Police Department, officers were notified around 12:20 a.m. that a male gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital.
The victim, later identified as Ethan Austin, succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival, officials confirmed.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting occurred during a physical altercation in the parking lot of Broadway Food & Liquor, located at 2710 Broadway.
During the confrontation, shots were fired, fatally wounding Austin.
Rockford Police launched an immediate investigation and, by Friday, located and arrested the suspected shooter, Andre Moreland, 40, in the 3200 block of Maryland Road.
Moreland has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Austin’s death.
Authorities also confirmed that he was wanted on additional outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest.
Police have not yet disclosed the motive behind the altercation or whether the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the incident.
The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department or submit anonymous tips through the department’s tip line.
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.