Crime
Shooting on Shoulders Hill Road leaves Woman dead, Suffolk Police searching for suspect Derrick Corbett
SUFFOLK, VA — Suffolk Police are actively investigating a homicide following an early morning shooting that occurred in the 5600 block of Shoulders Hill Road.
At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female, deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
Two additional individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.
Both were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Through investigative efforts, Suffolk Police have identified the suspect as Derrick Dontre Corbett, 35, of Portsmouth.
He is currently wanted in connection with this violent incident.
Corbett faces the following charges:
- One count of Murder
- Two counts of Attempted Murder
- One count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Six counts of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Three counts of Shoot/Cut/Stab in the Commission of a Felony
Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Corbett, who is considered armed and dangerous.
The public is urged not to approach him if seen, but to immediately contact authorities.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the current whereabouts of Derrick Dontre Corbett is asked to contact the Suffolk Police Department or submit a tip anonymously via the Suffolk Crime Line.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time.
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.