Crime
Rekeea Jackson-Mason, Sister of Actor Rome Flynn, Killed in Springfield Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Springfield Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side, leaving one woman dead.
Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Holly Drive around 3:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The woman was immediately transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Rekeea “Tynese” Jackson-Mason, sister of actor Rome Flynn.
She was a mother of three and is survived by her husband and children.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this devastating loss.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not released details regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.