Crime
Authorities found gun buried near home where 10-year-old Jayden Spicer disappeared
Jackson, Kentucky – The search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, missing since the overnight hours of Tuesday, August 5, has entered a critical phase as local residents claim authorities have discovered a buried firearm near the home from which the child disappeared.
Officials have not yet confirmed this report.Jayden was last seen near Panbowl Branch Road in Breathitt County and is believed to have left his home during the night or early morning hours.
At the time, he was wearing a blue Sonic the Hedgehog pajama set. He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall, with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
Despite extensive search efforts led by the Kentucky State Police (KSP), local law enforcement agencies, and community volunteers, no verified sightings of Jayden have been reported as of Thursday evening.
The search has included ground teams, aerial units, and the use of tracking dogs.
Jayden’s mother, identified as Felicia Spicer—also known by the name Felicia Gross—has a prior criminal charge related to child endangerment.
While she initially released a handwritten statement expressing her heartbreak and pleading for the safe return of her son, she has since requested privacy and asked that her identity not be publicly shared.
Court records, however, confirm her involvement in the earlier case, a detail now drawing heightened public attention as the investigation continues.Local outlet Channel2 NOW remains actively engaged in covering the search and investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, regardless of how minor it may seem, to contact the Kentucky State Police at 606-435-6069 immediately.
The Jackson community remains on high alert, with residents continuing to share Jayden’s story in the hope that he will be found and returned home safely.
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.