Crime
Three Killed in Montgomery Shootings, Including 15-Year-Old Boy
MONTGOMERY, AL – Montgomery police have confirmed that three individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed in separate but violent incidents that occurred between Thursday and Saturday across the city.
The victims have been identified as:
- Brantley McNabb, 15
- Malik Benson, 27
- Dekeith Whatley, 26
The first fatal shooting took place on Thursday, July 10, at approximately 2:41 p.m., when officers and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Air Base Boulevard following a report of a gunshot victim.
Brantley McNabb, a young teenager, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency personnel arrived.
Two additional homicides occurred Saturday afternoon, July 12, in what authorities believe were related shootings.
First responders were dispatched around 3:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in two separate locations: the 400 block of North California Street and the 2700 block of Upper Wetumpka Road.
At the first scene, officers located Malik Benson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly afterward, authorities found Dekeith Whatley with gunshot wounds on Upper Wetumpka Road.
Despite medical efforts, Whatley also succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have not yet released details regarding the circumstances or possible motives behind the shootings, but have confirmed that the Saturday incidents are believed to be connected.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP, to Montgomery detectives at (334) 625-2831, or through the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000.
The investigations remain active and ongoing.
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.