Crime
17-year-old Kiari Cunningham killed by boyfriend in accidental Greenville shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A 17-year-old girl has died following what authorities believe to be an accidental shooting inside a Greenville residence.
According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at an apartment located at 1115-H Grovemont Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 17-year-old Kiari Cunningham suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders provided immediate aid, and Cunningham was transported to ECU Health Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that Cunningham was accidentally shot by her 17-year-old boyfriend, who was present at the scene.
Authorities say the boyfriend has been fully cooperative with investigators and was taken into custody as part of the ongoing inquiry.
While the investigation remains active, no formal charges have been announced at this time.
Police are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Greenville Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers.
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.