Crime
Surveillance Video Captures Moments Leading Up to Shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah
SAVANNAH, GA — A shooting at Oglethorpe Mall on Wednesday evening left multiple people injured and prompted a large-scale emergency and law enforcement response.
Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther addressed the media shortly after the incident, confirming that the violence stemmed from an altercation between two groups — not an active shooter situation.
“This is not a random act of violence,” Chief Gunther stated. “It appears to have been two groups involved in a dispute that escalated into gunfire. This was not an active shooter scenario.”
According to Gunther, three individuals — two young adults and one juvenile — sustained gunshot wounds.
Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. Chatham EMS confirmed that a total of seven people were transported from the scene, four of whom suffered medical emergencies unrelated to gunfire.
One individual remains in critical condition.
The shooting began inside a store within the mall and continued outside, according to police.
The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., prompting the immediate evacuation of Oglethorpe Mall and a swift lockdown of surrounding areas.
Firefighters from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 574 were dispatched at approximately 5:43 p.m. Multiple ambulances responded to the scene, and additional fire and EMS personnel were deployed to assist with triage and transportation of victims.
Authorities described the situation as “active and dangerous” earlier in the evening, urging the public to avoid the area. Witnesses reported being ordered to shelter in place inside stores until law enforcement secured the mall.
Security camera footage of the incident has since surfaced online, though law enforcement has not yet commented on the contents of the leak.
The Savannah Police Department, alongside other local and federal agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials have not announced any arrests or identified the individuals involved.
“This is a serious matter that involved multiple victims and created fear and confusion in our community,” Gunther added. “We are working diligently to ensure justice is served and the public remains safe.”
Residents are encouraged to report any additional information or video related to the incident and to continue avoiding the area while the investigation remains active.
Updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.