Crime
LSUPD Investigating Report of Shots Fired Near Law Center, No Current Threat to Campus
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana State University Police Department (LSUPD) confirmed Saturday that it is continuing to investigate a report of shots fired near the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, located at 1 East Campus Drive.
In an emergency alert to the campus community, university officials emphasized that there is currently no active threat to campus safety.
However, community members were urged to continue avoiding the Law Center area and to closely monitor official emergency text and email notifications for further instructions.
Upon receiving the initial report, LSU police and local law enforcement agencies responded immediately, securing the area and beginning a comprehensive investigation.
At this time, authorities have not confirmed whether any injuries occurred or if a suspect is in custody.
The situation unfolded as an LSU football game was in progress at Tiger Stadium, which has drawn tens of thousands of fans to the university.
Although the stadium is located some distance from the Law Center, officials stressed that they are maintaining heightened security measures to safeguard both students and attendees.
University administrators are reminding students, faculty, and visitors to remain alert and follow all instructions from law enforcement until the investigation is complete.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
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.