Crime
2-Year-Old Girl Egypt Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run on Ocee Street, Suspect Still at Large
Authorities have identified the young child killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston as 2-year-old Egypt.
The fatal incident occurred in the 3400 block of Ocee Street and is now under active investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division and Midwest Patrol officers.
According to Egypt’s grieving mother, the tragedy unfolded quickly and without warning.
When the child was struck, an ambulance was called, but in a desperate effort to save her life, Egypt’s mother decided to drive her daughter to the hospital herself.
Egypt’s father administered CPR in the vehicle during the frantic drive.
Despite their heroic and heartbreaking efforts, Egypt was pronounced dead upon arrival.
“She was my world. My everything,” her mother shared in an emotional statement.
Family and friends described Egypt as vibrant, intelligent, and full of joy—a little girl with a bright spirit and loving nature whose life was cut far too short.
The suspect responsible for the crash fled the scene and has not yet been identified.
However, authorities confirm that the apartment complex near where the incident took place is equipped with surveillance cameras.
Investigators are currently reviewing footage in hopes of obtaining critical evidence that will lead to an arrest.
The community is mourning the loss of a child whose life held so much promise.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information related to the crash to come forward.
We extend our deepest condolences to Egypt’s family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
Additional updates will be shared as soon as new information becomes available.
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.