Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting in West Allis Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Shot by Police After Shooting Victim
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Authorities in West Allis are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the 1400 block of South 91st Street, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
According to preliminary information released by the West Allis Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an active and dangerous situation involving an armed suspect and multiple gunshot victims.
Investigators say the suspect initially shot one individual before being confronted by responding officers.
Officers then discharged their firearms, striking the suspect. Emergency responders began CPR on both the original victim and the suspect at the scene.
Despite life-saving efforts, both individuals were pronounced dead.
The deceased have been identified only as a man in his 50s and another male in his 70s.
It has not yet been clarified which of the deceased was the initial victim and which was the suspect.
Per standard protocol for officer-involved shootings, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has been contacted to lead the independent investigation.
Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events that led to the use of force.
Additional details, including the identities of those involved, are expected to be released following next-of-kin notification and as the investigation progresses.
Residents with information or security footage related to the incident are encouraged to contact West Allis Police or submit tips anonymously.
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.