Crime
Child’s Body Found in Dumpster near Titus Street and Van Nuys Boulevard
Authorities in Van Nuys have launched an active investigation following the discovery of a child’s body in a dumpster near the intersection of Titus Street and Van Nuys Boulevard.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene earlier today after receiving a report of a deceased individual in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located the body inside a dumpster.
It has since been confirmed that the victim is a child.
A large crime scene has been established, including the setup of a forensic canopy as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The area is expected to remain cordoned off for an extended period while detectives collect evidence and canvass for information.
Police are urging the public to avoid the vicinity of Titus St. and Van Nuys Blvd. until further notice.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact LAPD’s Valley Bureau Homicide Division or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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.