Crime
17-year-old arrested in shooting death of 12-year-old Rodrigo Martinez at Fig/Oleander Park in Compton
COMPTON, Calif. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Rodrigo Emiliano Martinez at Compton’s Fig/Oleander Park, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) on Sunday.
The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing a murder charge stemming from the tragic incident that occurred on Friday afternoon.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4:00 p.m. at Oleander Park, located in the 400 block of West Figueroa Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Martinez was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to investigators, a person dressed entirely in black clothing and wearing a ski mask approached the park on foot and opened fire, striking the 12-year-old before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive, and it remains unclear whether the victim was specifically targeted.
The shooting has left the local community shocked and grieving, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violence.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
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.