Crime
Video shows people fleeing at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne after shooting
A terrifying scene unfolded Sunday morning at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, when an armed individual attempted to attack the congregation during a special service. Swift and heroic action by church members and security prevented further tragedy.
The incident occurred shortly after 11:15 a.m. on June 22, 2025, during a special vacation Bible school service attended by approximately 150 people, including a larger number of children than usual.
The church, located at 36125 Glenwood Road between South Wayne and South Newburgh Roads, became the site of a violent confrontation as an armed suspect approached the building and began firing.
According to Senior Pastor Bobby Kelly Jr., the suspect did not gain entry into the church, but fired several shots into the building from outside.
Most congregants initially believed the sounds were related to nearby construction and continued with the service until church security advised them to evacuate.
Pastor Kelly said a quick-thinking church deacon used his vehicle to strike the suspect as he approached the church, slowing him down long enough for an armed security guard to intervene.
The guard engaged the attacker and fatally shot him. During the exchange, the security guard was struck in the leg and sustained a non-life-threatening injury.
“He was run over by one of our members who saw this happening when he was coming into church,” Pastor Kelly said. “That moment gave our security guard the opportunity to act.โ
No other church members were physically injured, though the emotional toll was evident. Worshippers fled the building in fear as law enforcement arrived and secured the area.
Wayne Police Department confirmed that they responded to reports of an active shooter at the church and that the suspected gunman was killed at the scene.
Officers continue to investigate the incident, and the identity of the suspect has not been released. Police say the attacker does not appear to have any known affiliation with the church.
In a social media post around noon, Wayne police advised residents to avoid the area while the investigation remained active.
Despite initial reports suggesting multiple victims, church officials later clarified that only the security guard was injured.
Pastor Kelly noted that CrossPointe Community Church established a volunteer security team nearly a decade ago in response to the rising trend of violence at places of worship across the country. Until now, the church had never received a threat.
โWe are sitting ducks to someone who wants to come and do harm,โ Kelly said. โBut we were prepared, and I am thankful for the brave men and women who acted quickly to protect our church family.โ
Kelly added that the children present are โdoing well,โ and the congregation is rallying together in the aftermath of the incident. โWe will be convening our leadership to put a formal plan in place for the days ahead,โ he said.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and review surveillance footage as the investigation unfolds. Further updates are expected in the coming days.
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.