Crime
Armed man holding a woman hostage at Heritage Park Inn Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A tense situation unfolded Monday afternoon at the Heritage Park Inn in Kissimmee, Florida, where law enforcement officials responded to a hostage standoff involving an armed man and a woman being held against her will inside a hotel room.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), deputies were called to the motel, located on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, just before noon following reports of a domestic disturbance that quickly escalated into a hostage situation.
Preliminary details indicate that two men—identified as brothers—were involved in a physical altercation inside one of the rooms at the Heritage Park Inn.
During the confrontation, one of the brothers reportedly threatened the other.
After the victim managed to escape, the suspect barricaded himself inside the room and took a female hostage, authorities said.
The suspect informed deputies that he was armed, prompting a large law enforcement response, including SWAT units and crisis negotiators, who immediately arrived on scene to establish communication with the man in an effort to de-escalate the situation safely.
“Hostage negotiators from OCSO have been in contact with the suspect, who has stated that he possesses a weapon,” the Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a statement.
As of the latest update, the area surrounding the motel has been secured, with deputies urging the public to avoid the vicinity while negotiations remain active. Emergency personnel, including Osceola County Fire Rescue, are also on standby as a precaution.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, and there is no confirmation of injuries at this time.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office continues to treat the matter as an active and evolving domestic-related hostage situation, emphasizing that the primary goal is to ensure the safety of the hostage and achieve a peaceful resolution.
Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
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.