Crime
Man shot and killed by Homewood police on Green Springs Highway
HOMEWOOD, Ala. — A man was fatally shot by Homewood police Friday morning during an encounter on Green Springs Highway, authorities confirmed.
The individual, identified as John Will, was shot shortly before 10 a.m. in the area north of Valley Avenue near the Red Mountain Plaza shopping center.
He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Officials reported that no officers were injured during the incident.
At this time, police have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
An investigation is underway, and additional information is expected to be provided by law enforcement agencies as the case develops.
Friday’s incident marks the second fatal officer-involved shooting in Homewood in less than three months.
On June 23, officers fatally shot 18-year-old Jabari Peoples of Aliceville during an encounter at a city soccer park. Following a review by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr determined that the use of deadly force in Peoples’ case was justified.
That ruling was strongly disputed by Peoples’ family and their attorneys, who vowed to continue seeking accountability.
The case sparked multiple protests in Homewood, with several demonstrators arrested in the weeks following the shooting.
Community members and advocacy groups are now closely monitoring the latest incident as details emerge.
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.