Crime
David Ramsey Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Step-Grandson
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his 38-year-old step-grandson during an early morning incident on Tuesday, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Authorities say they were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Bell Avenue at approximately 12:45 a.m. following a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ryan Schonlau, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged shooter, identified as David Lee Ramsey, was still present at the home when officers arrived and was immediately detained without incident.
Ramsey and Schonlau were both residents of the home where the shooting occurred, according to police.
Ramsey has since been arrested and formally charged with first-degree murder.
Investigators have not yet disclosed what led to the fatal encounter or what may have motivated the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding any prior history between the two or whether other individuals were present in the home at the time.
Police are expected to provide additional updates as the case progresses.
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.