Crime
Reports of shooting outside Lincoln high School in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA — Authorities are actively investigating a reported shooting incident that occurred near Lincoln High School on Tuesday, prompting a significant emergency response and resulting in a multi-vehicle crash involving a responding police sergeant.
According to scanner traffic, the initial call came in reporting a possible shooting outside Lincoln High School.
A witness claimed the shooter may be a student, and the victim was believed to be located near Buddy’s, a nearby business.
The suspect was described as a Black male wearing gray Nike clothing.
During the emergency response, a police sergeant en route to the scene was involved in a serious three-vehicle collision at 38th Street.
Reports indicate the sergeant’s vehicle was T-boned. Emergency medical services were immediately dispatched, and fire crews were requested on a priority basis to respond to the area near Buddy’s for the reported shooting victim.
Additional updates from the scene suggest the suspect was last seen walking westbound toward a nearby park.
Law enforcement has requested K9 units to assist in the search.
Security personnel reportedly witnessed the shooting and have positively identified the suspect.
A responding officer also reported having visual contact with an individual matching the suspect’s description.
Tacoma Police have not yet confirmed whether any arrests have been made or released details regarding the victim’s condition.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the public is urged to avoid the area while authorities work to secure the scene.
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.