Crime
Shots fired near the University of Florida (UF) campus in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tense police standoff is unfolding near the University of Florida campus after a gunman opened fire and barricaded himself inside an apartment complex on Monday.
According to the Gainesville Police Department, shots were fired from a unit at 102 Northwest 9th Terrace, a residential building located near the UF Human Resources facility but not on university property.
Authorities confirm that the incident began when law enforcement officers, including members of the Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, and University of Florida Police Department, attempted to serve a felony warrant related to narcotics violations.
The suspect—identified only by the name “Samuel”—allegedly fired at officers upon their arrival and made threats referencing a mass shooting.
In response, a multi-agency SWAT team established a secure perimeter, prompting the evacuation of all residents from the building.
Officers have also shut down a section of University Avenue between 8th and 10th Streets in both directions.
As of the latest update, negotiations are ongoing, and law enforcement officials indicated there is a “high likelihood” of resistance from the suspect.
At one point, police were heard over loudspeakers warning the suspect that he had “one minute to come out with his hands up.”
Despite the threat level, no injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities emphasize that there is no immediate threat to the University of Florida campus, but are urging the public to avoid the area as the situation remains active.
This is a developing story.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
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.