Crime
Shooting reported at Augusta Mall
Augusta, Ga. — Authorities are responding to an active shooter situation at Augusta Mall following reports of gunfire Tuesday afternoon.
According to initial reports, the first calls came in just before 1:25 p.m., indicating that three gunshots had been fired and that there may be as many as three victims.
By approximately 1:55 p.m., emergency medical crews were seen transporting two stretchers from the scene.
A third stretcher was observed positioned along the wall outside the Barnes & Noble store.
The area near Barnes & Noble, including the escalators, was cordoned off with police tape as investigators secured the scene.
Witness accounts indicate that the suspected shooter was initially seen near the American Eagle store before fleeing into Bath & Body Works.
Mall employees and shoppers took cover as law enforcement began their response. Workers at Great American Cookies stated they were sheltering in place but reported that they did not witness the incident firsthand.
Shoppers at the Apple Store were escorted to the back of the store, where they also sheltered until further notice.
Unconfirmed reports suggested that bystanders attempted to administer CPR to one of the victims inside the mall.
Employees across several businesses within and around the mall confirmed that a lockdown was in effect, with individuals instructed to remain sheltered in place while authorities worked to secure the area.
This incident marks yet another shooting at Augusta Mall, which has experienced multiple violent events in recent years.
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.