Crime
Innocent Bystander Killed in Over-the-Rhine Drive-By Shooting
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood that claimed the life of an innocent bystander late Wednesday night.
According to the Cincinnati Police Department, officers responded to the 1600 block of Republic Street shortly after a ShotSpotter alert was triggered.
Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Chrissy Jones, also known as Bhrissy Jones.
Investigators believe Jones was walking near the intersection of Green and Vine streets when a suspect fired approximately 15 rounds from a passing vehicle, striking her.
Officials confirmed that she was not the intended target of the shooting.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. At this time, no suspect information has been released.
Authorities are interviewing a witness and continuing to gather evidence as the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Cincinnati 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.