Crime
11-Year-Old Caiden Connor Dies from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Inside Shreveport Home
SHREVEPORT, La. – Authorities have confirmed that 11-year-old Caiden Connor has died following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), the incident occurred in the 500 block of West 74th Street in the West Cedar Grove neighborhood at approximately 9:30 p.m..
Investigators say the boy gained access to a firearm inside the residence and accidentally discharged it.
Caiden was transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport by his 19-year-old brother.
Despite immediate medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries.
SPD officers recovered the firearm at the scene and confirmed that there were no signs of foul play.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials emphasized the incident as a tragic reminder of the importance of firearm safety.
“Firearms should always be secured and out of reach of children to prevent such tragedies,” said Cpl. Chris Bordelon. “SPD urges all gun owners to practice responsible firearm safety to help prevent future accidents.”
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging the public to take proactive steps to ensure weapons are safely stored and inaccessible to minors.
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.