Crime
16-year-old Kearon Taylor killed in Fort Worth shooting
The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains unidentified.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A 16-year-old boy was found shot to death inside a Fort Worth apartment on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Fort Worth police officers responded to a shooting call around 8:00 p.m. in the 3800 block of Great Basin Lane.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim inside an apartment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the victim as Kearon Deon Taylor, age 16.
An autopsy confirmed that Taylor died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
According to investigators, preliminary information indicates that Taylor and the suspect were possibly engaged in gambling outside the apartment complex when a confrontation occurred.
Police believe the suspect shot Taylor during the altercation, after which Taylor attempted to flee into the apartment.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains unidentified.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made.
Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with tips related to the incident is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department or submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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.