Crime
Yoseph Barnes charged with attempted murder after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Authorities in Evergreen Park have charged 20-year-old Yoseph Barnes of Chicago in connection with a shooting that injured two people Wednesday afternoon at a Walmart located at 2500 West 95th Street.
According to the Evergreen Park Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:56 p.m. to reports of an active shooter outside the store.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims — a 23-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 70-year-old woman who was struck in the foot.
Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment; the man’s condition remains undisclosed, while the woman was listed in good condition, police said.
Investigators determined that as the male victim was arriving at the store, Barnes exited a vehicle and pursued the victim on foot, firing multiple rounds in his direction.
The incident appeared to be targeted, police said, though the motive remains under investigation.
Witnesses reported that the suspect fled the scene in a gray Hyundai, prompting a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
A short time later, officers located and apprehended Barnes in the 9300 block of Country Club Drive.
Following his arrest, Barnes was formally charged with attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, authorities confirmed.
The Evergreen Park Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and is reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
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.