Crime
Pittsburgh Police Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot by Authorities During Violent Confrontation
A violent confrontation unfolded in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood on Thursday, resulting in a police officer being seriously injured and a male suspect fatally shot by responding officers.
The incident occurred in the 200 block of Carpenter Lane, where Pittsburgh police were responding to a call related to the service of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a male suspect who, according to initial reports, became combative and attacked officers with a knife.
During the altercation, one officer was stabbed in the neck and sustained serious injuries.
The suspect was subsequently shot by police in an effort to neutralize the threat.
Emergency medical crews at the scene administered CPR to the suspect, but he was later pronounced dead.
The injured officer was transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
His condition remains serious, but no further details have been released at this time.
The Allegheny County Police Department is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, as is standard protocol in such incidents.
Crime scene tape remains in place, and the area around Carpenter Lane has been secured as part of the ongoing investigation.
Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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.