Crime
Manhunt Underway for 19-Year-Old Jason Glidewell After Fatal I-85 Shooting in Mecklenburg County
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police are actively searching for a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon along Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County.
The suspect, identified as Jason Allen Glidewell II, of Bracey, Virginia, is described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Authorities have issued warrants for his arrest on charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Police warn that Glidewell should be considered armed and dangerous.
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, troopers responded to reports of a vehicle incident near the five-mile marker on northbound I-85. When they arrived, they located a Honda Civic that had veered off the right side of the roadway and come to rest in a culvert.
The driver, identified as 20-year-old Hunter A. Bates, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A female passenger was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and was later released.
Investigators believe Glidewell was involved in the shooting prior to the crash.
Glidewell was last known to be driving a silver 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche with Virginia license plate TFN 1004.
He is believed to have connections to the Richmond and Henrico County areas, and police are urging the public to remain vigilant.
Virginia State Police are asking anyone with information about Glidewell’s whereabouts or the suspect vehicle to immediately contact authorities.
Tips may be reported to the Virginia State Police Division III Dispatch at 1-800-552-0962 or the Division I Dispatch at (804) 750-8758.
Authorities stress that the public should not approach Glidewell if seen, but instead call law enforcement right away.
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.