Crime
15-year-old Brailynn Johnson killed after shooting in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Brailynn Johnson of Williamsport, who was shot in the early morning hours of November 1 near the intersection of Park Place and First Avenue, according to the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office and the Williamsport Bureau of Police.
Emergency responders transported Johnson to UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Hospital, where he was rushed into surgery.
Despite extensive medical efforts, he died in the operating room at 1:27 a.m. from uncontrolled blood loss, Coroner Charles Kiessling confirmed.
An autopsy conducted at Forensic Pathology Associates in Allentown determined that Johnson died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The manner of death has been officially ruled a homicide.
As of Monday, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Johnson’s death.
Authorities also noted that Johnson’s killing occurred just hours after another 15-year-old boy was shot twice in the chest at a house party only a few blocks away.
That victim survived the attack.
Investigators have not confirmed whether the two shootings are related.
The Williamsport Bureau of Police is urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active and 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.