Crime
At least 1 dead, another injured after shooting near Riverview Terrace Apartments in Needles
NEEDLES, CA – A deadly shooting early Wednesday morning in a Needles neighborhood has left one person dead and two others airlifted to medical facilities, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD).
At approximately 6:39 a.m. on July 23, emergency crews responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the 1900 block of Erin Drive.
Upon arrival, first responders located three victims.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were flown to area hospitals via Classic Air Medical for treatment of injuries whose severity has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Dispatch records indicate a prior call to the same block at 5:44 a.m. reporting an assault. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two incidents are related.
Due to the nature of the crime, the SBCSD Homicide Detail has taken over the investigation.
Law enforcement established a wide perimeter around the scene, including a road closure at the intersection of Erin Drive and Coronado, and urged the public to avoid the area.
The Sheriff’s Department has stated that additional information will be released following the completion of the initial investigation.
To assist in the response, the San Bernardino County Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Mohave Valley Fire Department, including two additional medics, two engines, and a duty chief.
On the Arizona side of the Colorado River, authorities temporarily closed the southeast corner of Highway 95 and Barrackman Road to establish a landing zone for air ambulances.
Residents in the neighborhood reported extensive police activity and full road closures stretching from Coronado to Earl Court, including all access points along Erin Drive.
The Sheriff’s Department has not yet released the identities of the deceased or injured.
The motive for the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Needles Station or submit a tip anonymously through local crime reporting services.
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.