Crime
36-year-old Anna Scott killed after confronting burglary suspects in DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Anna Scott, who was gunned down in her own front yard late Saturday night on Citation Drive in Decatur.
According to investigators, Scott was alerted by her doorbell camera shortly before the shooting when several individuals attempted to break into her home.
The video footage, later released by police, shows the chilling sequence of events.
In the recording, a man armed with a pry bar approaches Scottโs front door.
Within seconds, two additional men appearโone emerging from behind a bush and the other crossing through the yard. Both were armed with firearms.
Moments later, headlights from Scottโs Jeep SUV are seen as she pulls into the yard toward her home.
The suspects are visibly startled.
The man holding the pry bar flees behind a bush, accompanied by one of the other suspects.
However, the second armed manโidentified by his red Atlanta Falcons jacketโimmediately opens fire on Scott while she remains inside her vehicle.
The doorbell footage captures the muzzle flashes from the suspectโs weapon and multiple bullets striking the Jeepโs front windshield. As the recording brightens, several bullet holes are clearly visible.
Emergency responders from DeKalb County Fire Rescue arrived quickly and rushed Scott to a nearby hospital.
Despite efforts by medical staff, she was pronounced dead a short time later.
On Monday, DKPD publicly released the doorbell footage and, on Tuesday, issued clearer images of the suspects.
Authorities are urging the public to help identify the individuals involved in the deadly attempted burglary.
โSo far, no arrests have been made,โ police confirmed.
A nearby resident, who asked not to be identified, told reporters he heard the gunfire that night. โIt was gunshots clearly,โ he said. โRapid gunshots and screeching of a car.โ
Police emphasized the urgency of identifying the suspects before they strike again. โThese individuals are armed and dangerous,โ DKPD stated. โWe need to get them off the streets before another tragedy occurs.โ
Anyone with information is urged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.