Crime
Federal law enforcement have identified name of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assassination
OREM, Utah — Federal law enforcement officials have indicated that they believe they have identified a person of interest in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, according to two U.S. officials and a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.
At this stage, investigators emphasized that no arrest warrant has been issued, and the individual has not been formally named as a suspect.
Authorities continue to pursue multiple leads, but as of now, no one is in custody in relation to the case.
The investigation remains active and is being jointly led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Utah Department of Public Safety, with assistance from state and local law enforcement agencies.
Speaking briefly to reporters outside the White House before departing for a scheduled appearance at a New York Yankees game, former President Donald Trump acknowledged the ongoing progress of the case.
“I hear they’re making big progress and we’ll have to see what happens,” Trump stated.
Federal officials are expected to release additional updates once further confirmation is obtained regarding the person of interest and their potential connection to the case.
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.