Crime
3 dead, 1 critically injured in Gibson County shooting, suspect 77-year-old Patrick Waite arrested
HAUBSTADT, IN — Authorities have confirmed a tragic shooting in Gibson County that left three people dead and one critically injured.
The incident occurred in the Haubstadt area on South Scottsdale Drive on Sunday evening.
According to Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven, multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire were received around 8:30 p.m.
Deputies and responding officers arrived promptly at the scene and immediately took 77-year-old Patrick Waite of Haubstadt into custody without incident.
Upon securing the residence, law enforcement officers discovered four victims inside.
Three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth person was found critically injured and transported for emergency medical treatment.
In addition to the victims, four other individuals who witnessed the shooting were found uninjured inside the home.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims, pending notification of next of kin.
Waite has been formally charged with murder.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Indiana State Police are assisting the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation, alongside other local law enforcement agencies.
Sheriff Vanoven emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and assured the public there is no ongoing threat to community safety.
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.