Crime
29-year-old Kisha Mckenzie killed in targeted shooting in front of North Philadelphia Deliverance Evangelistic Church
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A brutal and targeted shooting claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman in the early hours of Friday morning in North Philadelphia, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Lehigh Avenue, directly in front of Deliverance Evangelistic Church.
According to Philadelphia police, the victim—identified as Kisha McKenzie—was shot multiple times, including in the face and head.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, found lying against a fence outside the church.
Investigators believe McKenzie was deliberately targeted in the attack, describing the shooting as a calculated and cold-blooded act.
No arrests have been made at this time, and the motive remains under investigation.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses in the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 686-TIPS or submit anonymous tips online.
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.