Crime
Suspicious device detonated on Utah State University Campus, building cleared
UPDATE: A suspicious device was found near the exterior of Old Main. University and Local law enforcement were dispatched to the scene.
A device was located and deemed to be a non-explosive device.
Out of an abundance of caution, the bomb squad detonated the suspicious device.
Old Main building is now clear and safe.
All scheduled events may resume as normal.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Logan, Utah — Authorities ordered the evacuation of Old Main, the historic central building on the Utah State University (USU) Logan campus, on Tuesday following reports of a possible bomb threat.
Police just yelled “fire in the hole” three times before we all heard an explosion.”
According to a university safety alert, a suspicious package was discovered inside the Old Main building, prompting campus police to take immediate precautionary measures.
Students, faculty, and staff were instructed to evacuate the building without delay.
The official USU emergency message directed those inside to:
- Leave immediately through the nearest exit.
- Use stairs instead of elevators.
- Take only essential items.
- Proceed to designated departmental evacuation areas, if applicable.
- Follow all instructions from emergency personnel on the scene.
Law enforcement and emergency response teams remain at the site to secure the building and assess the package.
The area around Old Main has been closed off while the investigation continues.
The evacuation occurred just hours before a Turning Point USA event scheduled on campus, though officials have not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected.
University officials have urged the campus community to avoid the area until further notice.
Additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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.