Crime
33-year-old James Ross charged with murder after shooting and killing Troy Waldrep
CANTON, Miss. — A Canton man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting that occurred late Saturday night at the Camden Park Apartments on Parkview Drive, according to Canton Police Chief Otha Brown.
Authorities say 33-year-old James Ross is accused of fatally shooting Troy Waldrep during a verbal altercation that escalated into violence.
Chief Brown confirmed that Waldrep was shot once in the face during the confrontation, which took place late Saturday evening.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but Waldrep succumbed to his injuries before he could be transported for medical treatment.
Ross was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held without bond in the local detention facility as the investigation continues.
Waldrep’s family has released a photograph of him and is asking the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this profoundly difficult time.
No further details about the motive or circumstances leading to the argument have been released.
Canton Police have stated the investigation remains 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.