Crime
22-year-old Chance McCowin killed in North Omaha shooting
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Police Department has identified the victim killed in a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in North Omaha as 22-year-old Chance McCowin.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after midnight near North 24th Street and Patrick Avenue, in the midst of a Native Omaha Days event.
According to investigators, the shooting followed a physical altercation that escalated into violence.
Emergency responders transported three victims to a nearby hospital. McCowin was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
The other two victims—32-year-old Dontavis Montgomery and 24-year-old Tai’Jianea Henderson—are reported to be in stable condition, according to Omaha police.
During a briefing at the scene, OPD Captain Ken Fox urged families to prioritize safety: “If your loved ones are down here, tell your loved ones to go home. Make sure your loved ones are home.”
As of now, no suspect information has been released.
The Omaha Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with details related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or submit anonymous tips through Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867).
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.