Crime
Taquirney Fifer killed in Shelby County shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was fatally shot and two men were taken into custody following a late-night shooting at an apartment complex in Southeast Shelby County on Wednesday.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) identified the victim as Taquirney Fifer.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting with injuries at approximately 10:25 p.m. at the City Place at Germantown Apartments, located near Bromden Lane and Scanlon Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a woman—later identified as Fifer—lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound.
Deputies immediately rendered life-saving aid until Shelby County Fire Department personnel arrived.
Despite their efforts, Fifer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities detained two men at the location in connection with the incident. Their identities and potential charges have not yet been released.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details are expected to be released as the case develops.
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.