Crime
16-year-old David Mason Jr killed in West Garfield Park shooting
CHICAGO — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in West Garfield Park as 16-year-old David Mason Jr., also known by friends and family as “Lil Dave.”
The shooting occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., when Chicago Police officers responded to reports of a person shot near the intersection of West End Avenue and Keeler Avenue.
Upon arrival, responding officers learned that the victim had already been transported from the scene by a private vehicle.
A short time later, Mount Sinai Hospital notified police that a teenage male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds had been dropped off at the emergency department.
The victim was identified as David Mason Jr., 16. According to medical personnel, Mason sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and arms and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Preliminary information from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) indicates that Mason was standing on or near a sidewalk when he was struck by gunfire from an unknown assailant. Investigators have not yet determined whether the shooter was on foot or in a vehicle.
As of now, no suspects are in custody, and police have not released details regarding a possible motive. Area Four detectives are leading the homicide investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTIP.com, or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 11th District at (312) 746-8386.
Additionally, tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward through Cook County Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 535-STOP (7867).
The investigation remains active.
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.