Crime
15-Year-Old Boy Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of 15-year-old Tristen Smith in Elsmere
ELSMERE, Ky. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a shooting Monday night in Elsmere, Kentucky, that left 15-year-old Tristen Paige Smith dead.
The incident, now being investigated as a case of domestic violence, has shocked the northern Kentucky community.
According to the Elsmere Police Department (EPD), officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Autumn Road at approximately 8:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and chest. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later arrested a 15-year-old male suspect, who has been charged with murder (domestic violence) and tampering with physical evidence.
While police have not formally released the identities of either the victim or the suspect, multiple sources have identified the victim as Tristen Paige Smith.
The suspect is currently being processed through juvenile court, in accordance with Kentucky law.
Prosecutors will determine at a later stage whether the case will be transferred to adult court.
During the investigation, the suspect reportedly told officers he fled the scene on foot and accidentally dropped the firearm used in the shooting.
As of Tuesday, the handgun has not yet been recovered.
Elsmere police are urging residents in the area to remain vigilant and to immediately call 911 if they discover the missing weapon.
Authorities stress that the firearm should not be handled under any circumstances, as it may pose a danger and could serve as critical evidence in the case.
The investigation is ongoing, and police continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.
Further updates will be provided 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.