Crime
20-year-old Anicio Bernard killed after Casper shooting on South Missouri Avenue
CASPER, Wyo. — On the evening of Saturday, May 11, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers with the Casper Police Department responded to the 1900 block of South Missouri Avenue following reports of a traumatic injury.
Upon arrival, witnesses reported hearing gunfire and a disturbance coming from within an apartment at the location.
Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound outside the building.
A second adult male was found inside the apartment, also with an apparent gunshot wound.
Both individuals were transported to Wyoming Medical Center. One remains hospitalized in critical condition, while the other succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Anicio Kane Bernard of Casper, according to Natrona County Coroner James Whipps.
An autopsy is pending, and Bernard’s next of kin have been notified.
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation inside the apartment that escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
Multiple individuals were present at the time of the incident.
All witnesses have since been located and interviewed by detectives.
Investigators believe this to be an isolated event and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Casper Police Department confirms the investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives are currently processing evidence, executing search warrants, and pursuing new leads.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Casper Police Department at pdinvestigations@casperwy.gov or call 307-235-8286. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Wyoming by calling or texting (307) 577-8477. Information that leads to a significant development in the case may be eligible for a cash 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.