Crime
19-year-old Felipe Acuna killed in Sparks shooting
SPARKS, Nev. – The Sparks Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 19‑year‑old Reno resident Felipe Acuna late Friday evening.
Emergency calls reporting gunfire were received at approximately 11:25 p.m. in the vicinity of 440 Greenbrae Drive.
According to department officials, the incident unfolded during a gathering in the parking lot of the address.
An altercation between the suspect and Acuna escalated, culminating in multiple shots being fired at the victim.
Acuna was rendered emergency medical aid on scene by first responders before being transported to Renown Medical Center, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
“At this time, our detectives are working to establish a complete timeline and identify all parties involved,” said Sparks Police Department. “We ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has video surveillance to come forward.”
Members of the public with information are urged to contact Sparks Police Detectives at (775) 353‑2225 or to remain anonymous by calling Secret Witness at (775) 322‑4900.
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.