Crime
Amber Alert Cancelled: Aaron Dontay Williams in custody, victims identified as Tyeisha Williams and Zynniya Wright
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has officially canceled the Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old Jibreel Harum after the child was located unharmed and his father, 41-year-old Aaron Dontay Williams, was taken into custody.
Williams was apprehended at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday by U.S. Marshals, the FBI, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
He had been the subject of an intense multi-agency manhunt after being identified as the primary suspect in the murder of his wife and 13-year-old stepdaughter in Auburn, Alabama.
Authorities had issued a $15,000 reward for information leading to Williamsโ arrest.
The tragic incident began when Auburn police responded to a welfare check at a residence on Samantha Court around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
After forcing entry, officers discovered the bodies of a woman and a teenage girl inside.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton identified the victims a Tyeisha Williams, 34, and Zynniya Wright, 13.
Investigators believe the homicides occurred within a 48-hour window prior to discovery, giving Williams a substantial head start in his attempt to flee.
He was believed to be traveling in a gray 2010 Honda Accord with Alabama license plate 43A224A.
Authorities also warned the public that Williams was considered armed and dangerous.
Auburn Assistant Police Chief Michael Harris emphasized the gravity of the situation at a press briefing:
โThe child was believed to be in imminent danger. We had strong reason to believe Williams was armed with a firearm. We urge the public to always call 911 and not to approach suspects like this.โ
While the immediate threat has passed with the safe recovery of Jibreel and the arrest of Williams, investigators continue to piece together the timeline and motive behind the murders.
The Auburn Police Department is urging anyone with additional information about the case to contact them at 334-501-7313 or call 911.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.