Crime
Victim killed in Nashua Sky Meadow Country Club wedding shooting identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare
NASHUA, N.H. — Authorities have announced an arrest in connection with the deadly shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on September 20, 2025, an incident that left one man dead and several others wounded during a wedding reception.
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella and Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke confirmed that Hunter Nadeau, 23, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Robert Steven DeCesare, 59.
Investigators say Nadeau entered the wedding reception wearing a mask, raised his middle finger toward guests, and shouted “Free Palestine” and “the children are safe” before opening fire.
DeCesare was fatally struck, while two other adults were wounded. Officials have stated that there is no known prior connection between Nadeau and DeCesare.
Prosecutors indicated that additional charges are expected, including for the surviving victims who were injured in the attack.
Nadeau is scheduled to be arraigned in Ninth Circuit Court in Nashua on Monday, September 22, 2025.
In accordance with legal procedure, authorities emphasized that the charges are allegations at this stage, and Nadeau is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Attorney General’s Office noted that more details will be released as the investigation progresses but stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of ongoing proceedings.
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.