Crime
10-Year-Old Jordan Among Two killed in Newark Shooting
Law enforcement officials are investigating a tragic shooting in Newark’s South Ward that left two people dead—including a 10-year-old boy—and wounded three others on Saturday evening.
According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, responding units located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims included 10-year-old Jordan and a 21-year-old woman, both of whom were transported to University Hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased despite emergency medical intervention.
Three additional individuals — an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 60-year-old man — were also transported to the hospital.
All three are reported to be in stable condition.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive or whether any suspects have been identified.
Officials confirm the case remains active and ongoing.
Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones has announced a reward of up to $10,000 through the Essex County Crime Stoppers Program for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Residents or witnesses with any information related to the shooting are urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authorities continue to urge the public to come forward to assist in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
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.