Crime
17-year-old Qi’Adrian Gordon killed after shooting outside Kroger in Clayton County
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are actively searching for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday evening at a busy shopping center in Clayton County.
According to the Clayton County Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:33 p.m. at the shopping plaza located at 10375 Tara Boulevard near Jonesboro.
The plaza houses several businesses, including a Kroger grocery store and multiple restaurants.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a teenage male lying on the sidewalk just steps away from the Kroger entrance.
The victim, later identified as 17-year-old Qi’Adrian Gordon, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots followed by a vehicle speeding away from the area.
Police have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle at this time.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the suspect remains unknown.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Clayton County Police Department.
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.