Crime
2 injured after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park, suspect in custody
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday evening at the Walmart Supercenter near 95th Street and Western Avenue after gunfire erupted inside the busy store, leaving two people shot and several others injured while fleeing the area, according to authorities.
The Evergreen Park Police Department, assisted by Chicago Police and multiple emergency agencies, responded to the incident around 7:20 p.m. following reports of an active shooter situation.
Upon arrival, officers quickly entered and secured the store, locating two gunshot victims—one person shot in the leg and another grazed in the foot.
Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Their conditions have not yet been released.
In addition to the shooting victims, several other individuals sustained minor injuries while attempting to escape the store amid the panic.
An EMS Plan 1 was activated, bringing multiple ambulances and fire units from surrounding jurisdictions to assist with triage and medical aid.
Initial witness accounts and surveillance footage indicated that the suspect, described as a light-skinned Black male with short dreadlocks, was wearing all black clothing and a shirt bearing a large Mario logo.
He initially fled the scene on foot and was later believed to have escaped in a Chevy Malibu.
Authorities have since confirmed that the suspect is in custody.
The Walmart was placed on lockdown as officers conducted a systematic sweep of the building to ensure the safety of shoppers and employees.
The scene remains secure as investigators from Evergreen Park Police, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, and regional task forces continue processing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
At this time, the motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and police have not confirmed whether the suspect and victims were acquainted.
Witnesses described moments of panic and confusion as customers ran for cover or fled through emergency exits when gunfire erupted inside the store.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, photos, or video footage related to the incident to contact the Evergreen Park Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.