Crime
Homeless man killed after shooting in downtown Houston
Houston Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the early hours of the morning at a gas station located across from the former Greyhound bus terminal in Downtown Houston.
According to preliminary reports, officers responded to the scene following a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male individual, believed to be experiencing homelessness, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
Witnesses told investigators that the incident may have stemmed from an altercation involving the victim and another man, described as Hispanic.
The confrontation reportedly began after the victim allegedly approached the suspect and demanded money.
The encounter escalated, resulting in the suspect allegedly producing a firearm and shooting the victim.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene following the incident.
No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.