Crime
Female Student at Springville High School Reports Suicidal Thoughts and Possession of a Firearm
SPRINGVILLE, AL — At approximately 7:13 a.m. this morning, the Springville Police Department responded to a 911 call from a female student at Springville High School who reported feeling suicidal and claimed to have a firearm in her possession.
According to Chief Wayne Walton, a Springville School Resource Officer (SRO) immediately responded and located the student inside the school’s lunchroom.
During contact, officers discovered a handgun inside the student’s backpack.
The firearm was safely secured without incident, and no injuries were reported.
The student was transported to Children’s Hospital for evaluation and care.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist Springville Police at the scene.
Both agencies confirmed that the situation was resolved quickly and that there was no active threat to students or staff at any time.
Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing.
No additional details have been released at this time.
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.