Crime
Todd Austin Identified as Victim in Fatal Shooting at Arlington Salon and Spa Galleria
ARLINGTON, TX – A fatal shooting occurred Monday afternoon at the Salon and Spa Galleria, located at 7807 South Cooper Street, Suite #115, in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide involving a domestic relationship.
According to Arlington Police, a woman entered the salon where Todd Austin was receiving a haircut and fatally shot him before turning the weapon on herself.
Officers responded to the scene and found Austin unresponsive with a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Austin, a well-known business professional, was the owner of Credit Champs, a credit repair company. He was widely regarded as a mentor, business credit coach, and funding specialist.
The suspected shooter, identified as a woman with whom Austin shared a child, was also found at the scene suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police say the incident appears to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities secured the scene and urged the public to avoid the area during the investigation.
Arlington Police continue to gather information and have not released the woman’s identity pending notification of family.
Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Arlington Police.
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.