Crime
Four people injured in shooting during class reunion picnic at Tyner Community Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting Saturday afternoon at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6900 block of Ty Hi Drive.
The incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. while an annual Tyner High School class reunion was underway near the Tyner Community Center and Tyner Academy.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, multiple shots were fired during a large gathering on the recreational field.
Witnesses reported chaos as gunfire erupted in multiple volleys, causing attendees to drop to the ground for cover.
One of the victims, identified as Shyria Kelly, was shot three times in the leg.
A witness at the scene assisted her before two nurses applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until emergency responders arrived.
All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover.
At this time, Chattanooga police have not released information about a suspect or any arrests.
However, officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The area was secured shortly after the shooting, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chattanooga Police Department.
Updates will be provided as new details are confirmed.
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.