Crime
22-Year-Old Jesus Ramiro Rodriguez Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 36-Year-Old Man Near Chesterley Skate Park in Yakima
Yakima, WA – A 36-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening near Chesterley Skate Park, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and the arrest of a suspect, according to the Yakima Police Department.
The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on May 12, when Yakima police received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of the park.
Officers arrived on scene and discovered a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to administer lifesaving aid, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses provided crucial information that enabled law enforcement to quickly identify a suspect. With assistance from the Washington State Patrol and the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, officers located and arrested 22-year-old Jesus Ramiro Rodriguez near the scene.
He was booked into the Yakima County Jail on suspicion of murder.
The Yakima Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has taken the lead on the investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the shooting may be gang-related, though authorities are continuing to gather evidence to confirm a motive.
Officials are urging anyone who was at Chesterley Park at the time of the shooting and may have encountered the suspect or captured video or photographs of the incident to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact Sgt. Noah Johnson at (509) 576-6874.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.