Crime
Philadelphia Police Investigate Abduction and Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating a disturbing incident involving the abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl that occurred on the evening of Friday, May 31.
Authorities are searching for the suspect as well as a stolen vehicle connected to the crime.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to an abduction-in-progress call near Germantown and Erie Avenues.
According to initial reports, a white 2010 Ford Taurus had been left unattended with the engine running and the keys in the ignition.
A 12-year-old girl was asleep in the backseat of the vehicle when an unidentified individual entered the car and fled the scene with the child inside.
Less than 25 minutes later, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers located a juvenile matching the description of the missing child near Broad Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.
It was determined that the victim had been sexually assaulted. She was immediately transported by police to a local hospital for medical evaluation and care.
Police are currently seeking an unidentified Black male, described as having a thin build and wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.
The stolen white 2010 Ford Taurus remains missing as of the latest report.
The Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from additional law enforcement resources.
Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect, the vehicle, or any part of this ongoing investigation is strongly encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling the PPD Tip Line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided 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.