Crime
Victims Killed in Milwaukee Shooting Identified
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities have identified the second victim in a fatal double shooting that occurred Sunday evening near North 19th Street and West Congress Street.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that 21-year-old Tommie Triggs was the second individual killed in the incident.
Triggs, originally from Racine, Wisconsin, was a former high school football standout from Horlick High School.
He had been recruited to play college football and also previously served in the United States Army, according to family and community members.
The first victim was identified earlier as 56-year-old Develle “Big Dee” Gholson, who relatives say was celebrating a family birthday shortly before the shooting.
Loved ones described him as a well-known and respected figure within the community.
Emergency crews from the Milwaukee Fire Department were dispatched to the area at approximately 7:34 p.m. Sunday after reports of a shooting.
According to the responding Battalion Chief, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police stated that Gholson was located in the 1900 block of West Congress Street with fatal gunshot wounds.
The second victim, later confirmed as Triggs, was found approximately one block away in the 4300 block of North 19th Place.
Witnesses reported hearing desperate cries for help and frantic knocking at nearby homes moments after the gunfire.
Milwaukee police have not released information regarding a motive or possible suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Milwaukee Police Tip Line: 414-935-7360
- Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 414-224-TIPS
- P3 Tips App: Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The investigation remains 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.