Crime
35-year-old Kristy Harrison killed in shooting that targeted home in Tarrant
TARRANT, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a weekend shooting that targeted a home in Tarrant during the holiday weekend.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim as 35-year-old Kristy Denise Harrison of Birmingham.
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday, August 30, at approximately 10:40 p.m., when gunfire erupted outside a residence in the 1400 block of Ford Avenue.
Investigators say someone drove past the home and opened fire, striking Harrison multiple times. She was pronounced dead at the scene just minutes later, at 10:49 p.m.
Authorities have determined that Harrison, who had been attending a gathering at the residence, was not the intended target.
Police Chief Wendell Major stated that the violence stemmed from a dispute earlier in the day involving two women and a vehicle.
That initial altercation, which took place around 4 p.m., involved threats and gunfire directed at the home, but no one was injured.
Hours later, suspects returned and unleashed a hail of bullets into the residence before fleeing.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators continue to search for those responsible.
This marks Tarrant’s second homicide of 2025.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Tarrant Police Department at 205-849-2811 or to provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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.