Crime
59-year-old Richard Freeman killed after shooting in southwest Birmingham neighborhood
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday afternoon in a southwest Birmingham neighborhood.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Dwayne Freeman, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Freeman was a resident of Birmingham.
Birmingham police officers were dispatched at approximately 4:00 p.m. to a residence in the 3500 block of Maple Avenue following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Freeman suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service to UAB Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
“Detectives are doing everything they can to determine what led to this tragic situation,” said Officer De’Rell Freeman in a statement.
A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Multiple residents in the area reported that the person detained is the victim’s adult nephew, though police have not officially confirmed that detail.
No additional information regarding charges or motive has been released.
This incident marks Birmingham’s 74th homicide of the year. Across Jefferson County, there have been 106 homicides recorded, including those within city limits.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Birmingham Police detectives at 205-254-1764 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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.