Crime
Calvin Sowells found shot in Timmonsville dies
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — A man who was shot in Timmonsville on Tuesday has died from his injuries, according to Timmonsville Police Chief James Allen.
Authorities said the victim, identified as Calvin Sowells, arrived at the Hot Spot convenience store on Highway 76 suffering from a gunshot wound.
Investigators have not yet determined the exact location where the shooting occurred.
Chief Allen confirmed the death and stated that the case is being treated as an active homicide investigation.
“We are currently working a shooting that occurred within the town limits of Timmonsville. The victim, Mr. Calvin Sowells, is deceased. We have active leads and are pursuing them at this time,” Allen said.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Timmonsville police with the investigation.
Officials emphasized that additional information will be released as the case develops.
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.