Crime
5 Injured in Shooting at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, Suspect Remains at Large
WATERBURY, Conn. – A shooting incident at the Brass Mill Center shopping mall on Tuesday afternoon has left multiple individuals injured, according to local authorities.
The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response and a continuing investigation by Waterbury police.
At approximately 5:20 p.m., the Waterbury Police Department confirmed they were on scene at the mall, actively investigating reports of gunfire involving multiple victims.
The suspected shooter reportedly opened fire within the premises and fled before officers arrived.
As of now, the suspect remains at large.
Emergency medical services responded swiftly to the scene, attending to those injured.
While the exact number and conditions of the victims have not yet been disclosed, the Office of the Mayor has stated that there are currently no reported fatalities.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel and investigators to work safely and efficiently.
Authorities have not yet released further details, including a description of the suspect or a possible motive, citing the ongoing and active nature of the investigation.
The Brass Mill Center has been temporarily closed as police continue their work.
Further updates are expected as more 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.