Crime
3-year-old Bryson Murray killed in Augusta shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Authorities have released new details in connection with a tragic overnight shooting that left a young child dead and his mother wounded, while also identifying two additional victims of aggravated assault.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were dispatched to 1102 New Savannah Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday following reports of gunfire.
When deputies arrived, they found 40-year-old Cherrelle Murray and her 3-year-old son, Bryson Murray, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to Wellstar MCG Health for emergency treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Bryson was pronounced deceased at 2:20 a.m. by Dr. Robyn Hatley.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death.
Cherrelle Murray’s condition has not been publicly disclosed.
The case has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
During the course of the investigation, authorities determined that two additional individuals were also considered victims of aggravated assault: 39-year-old Julie Lace and 40-year-old Willie Lewis, both of whom were inside the residence when it was struck by gunfire.
Neither Lace nor Lewis sustained physical injuries.
Investigators are currently seeking Willie Lewis for questioning.
While he has not been charged at this time, authorities believe he may have information critical to the case.
Lewis is described as a Black male, 40 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, and is known to frequent the Allen Homes area.
Additionally, 30-year-old Shynice Lashay Cannida was initially listed as wanted for questioning.
She has since been located, interviewed by investigators, and released.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Willie Lewis to contact Investigator Tyler Steerman or a member of the Violent Crimes Division at 706-821-1427 or 706-821-1020.
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.