Crime
15-year-old killed in Charlotte shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed late Thursday night in a shooting incident at an apartment complex in northeast Charlotte, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to the scene just before 11:30 p.m. on Merrick Street, located near North Tryon Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a teenage male, later identified as Syllavon, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Initial reports indicate that gunfire was directed into the apartment building, damaging property and resulting in the fatal injury to the teen.
CMPD’s Homicide Unit, along with crime scene investigators, Charlotte Fire Department crews, and paramedics, were called to the complex to begin an extensive investigation.
Throughout the night, police were seen canvassing the parking lot and surrounding areas, collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
Detectives are working to determine whether the victim was the intended target or if the shooting was a result of indiscriminate gunfire.
As of early Friday morning, no suspects had been publicly identified, and no arrests had been made.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Members of the public with relevant tips are encouraged to contact CMPD Homicide Unit detectives directly at 704-432-TIPS.
Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 704-334-1600.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.