Crime
Accidental Shooting Reported at Lakeland Square Mall, At least One Injured
LAKELAND, FL — A heavy police presence, along with emergency medical services and fire department personnel, responded to Lakeland Square Mall following reports of a shooting incident on-site.
The incident occurred in the mall’s parking area, where one individual was found inside a vehicle and another person was reportedly on the ground near the scene.
Authorities quickly established a perimeter using crime scene tape while investigating the incident.
According to preliminary information provided at the scene, the shooting appears to have been accidental in nature.
A male subject reportedly discharged a firearm, unintentionally shooting himself in the leg.
Emergency medical teams rendered aid on scene before transporting the injured individual for further treatment.
His condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No other injuries were reported, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.
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.