Crime
No Shots Fired or Victims Following Panic at Kentucky Expo Center During Basketball Tournament
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 13, 2025 — Authorities have confirmed that no shots were fired and no injuries were reported following a large-scale panic at the Kentucky Exposition Center on Saturday, where the “Run 4 Roses” youth basketball tournament was being held.
Initial reports of an active shooter caused widespread fear and confusion among attendees at both the Expo Center and neighboring Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.
Emergency responders, including Louisville Metro Police and Fire Department personnel, arrived on scene promptly and established a command post to assess the situation.
After a thorough investigation, officials confirmed that there was no active shooter, no gunfire, and no victims associated with the incident.
According to officials from the Kentucky Exposition Center, the panic began after unverified reports of a threat spread rapidly, prompting a mass evacuation.
The situation caused significant traffic congestion in and around the venue as thousands of attendees attempted to leave simultaneously.
Law enforcement has since confirmed the incident was a false alarm and posed no actual threat to public safety.
As a precaution, event organizers ended tournament play for the remainder of the day and closed the facility to reentry.
Law enforcement is now focused on managing traffic flow and ensuring the safe departure of all individuals from the venue.
Witnesses described the experience as chaotic and frightening, particularly given the large number of children present at the tournament. One attendee shared, “It was one of the scariest moments of my life—so many kids, and no one knew what was happening.”
Authorities urge the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information during emergency situations.
An official statement from Louisville Metro Police reiterated:
“There was no active shooter, no shots fired, and no victims located. We understand the fear this caused, and we are working closely with event organizers to ensure safety moving forward.”
Further updates will be provided as needed.
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.