Crime
One Dead, Two in Custody Following Fatal Shooting in Blytheville
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities in Blytheville, Arkansas, are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead and resulted in the arrest of two individuals on Tuesday.
According to the Blytheville Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area of South Sarah Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as 25-year-old Bryan Johnson, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, two suspects were taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Sarina Woods, 37, has been charged with First-Degree Murder.
Zayona Williams, 18, faces a charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence.
As of Wednesday, bond had not been set for either suspect.
The case remains under active investigation.
Authorities have not released details regarding a possible motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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.