Crime
Armed Customer Fatally Shot by Employee After Drawing Weapon Inside Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A deadly shooting inside a well-known Myrtle Beach restaurant Friday night has prompted an active investigation by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
The incident occurred at Peaches Corner, located at 900 N. Ocean Boulevard, shortly after 11:15 p.m. on June 28. Officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the establishment, a popular Ocean Boulevard destination.
According to authorities, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between an employee and a customer who entered the restaurant with a firearm already drawn.
In response, the employee retrieved his own weapon and fired multiple times, striking the armed customer five times.
Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. One was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The second individual, believed to be the armed customer, died from their injuries at the scene or shortly after.
One person has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Police have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Law enforcement has increased its presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information, photos, or videos that may assist in the ongoing inquiry.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382.
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.