Crime
Suspect in custody after shooting at Holyoke Mall
HOLYOKE, Mass. — Law enforcement officials responded to a report of shots fired at the Holyoke Mall on Friday afternoon, prompting a large-scale police presence and the temporary evacuation of the shopping center.
According to the Holyoke Police Department, officers were dispatched to the mall around 4:40 p.m., following reports of gunfire near the entrance to Round One, an entertainment venue located within the complex.
As the situation unfolded, fire alarms were activated, and shoppers were seen running toward exits, causing brief panic throughout the mall.
Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that no injuries or deaths occurred, and no innocent bystanders were harmed during the incident.
A suspect has been taken into custody, police said.
At this time, the identity of the individual has not been released, and investigators have not disclosed whether a firearm was recovered at the scene.
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia addressed the situation in a brief statement on social media, confirming a shooting incident had occurred and assuring the public that the situation was under control and remains under active investigation.
He noted that further information would be provided as it becomes available.
As of Friday evening, the mall remains temporarily evacuated out of an abundance of caution while officers continue to secure the scene and collect evidence.
The Holyoke Police Department is leading the investigation and has urged the public to remain patient as authorities gather additional details.
Officials emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Holyoke Police.
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.