Crime
55-year-old Derick Godwin dies after being shot on US-64 while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the man who was shot while driving on U.S. Highway 64 last week has died as a result of his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Derick Godwin.
According to investigators, Godwin sustained a gunshot wound to the head while traveling along the highway and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to those injuries.
Authorities stated that a suspect has been identified in connection with the shooting, and there is no active search at this time.
The name of the suspected shooter has not yet been released, pending further investigative steps.
Following the incident, U.S.-64 was temporarily shut down for several hours while deputies and crime scene personnel processed evidence and conducted interviews.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that there is no known threat to the public, and the incident appears to be isolated.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at 919-856-6911.
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.