Crime
North Hollywood Officer-Involved Shooting: Suspect Shot by Police After Stabbing Woman
Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating a violent incident that occurred in North Hollywood on Tuesday involving a stabbing and an officer-involved shooting.
The confrontation took place in the 7800 block of Beck Avenue, where a male suspect was shot by police after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife.
According to initial reports from law enforcement, officers responded to an emergency call regarding a man actively assaulting a female with a knife.
Upon arrival at 7845 Beck Avenue, officers observed the suspect repeatedly stabbing the woman in the chest.
In an effort to stop the assault and prevent further harm to the victim, officers opened fire on the suspect, striking him multiple times.
The male suspect was pronounced down at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition has not been formally released.
The female victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest and was quickly transported to a local hospital by paramedics.
Her current condition is reported as serious, but no further updates have been provided at this time.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched a full investigation into the incident.
As is standard protocol in all officer-involved shootings, the LAPDโs Force Investigation Division will conduct a thorough review.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has also been notified.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of either the suspect or the victim.
The public is urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the incident is encouraged to contact LAPD detectives or call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.