Crime
Barricaded Suspect Justin Goggans Taken Into Custody After Active Situation at Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. — A major law-enforcement response unfolded at Fort Stewart on Monday afternoon after a man barricaded himself inside a building in the Bryan Village housing area, prompting an immediate shelter-in-place order and basewide lockdown.
At 17:02, Fort Stewart officials issued an urgent alert announcing that the installation was on lockdown due to an unfolding incident in a residential area.
Residents were instructed to remain indoors and avoid the affected zone while military police and local law-enforcement agencies responded.
Officials later confirmed that a shelter-in-place directive had been implemented for the entire post while authorities worked to contain the situation.
Personnel were urged to follow official Fort Stewart–Hunter Army Airfield communication channels for verified updates.
By mid-afternoon, authorities confirmed that the individual had barricaded himself inside a structure within Bryan Village.
The Georgia State Patrol in Rincon reported that shots had been fired during the standoff. A significant law-enforcement presence—military police, GSP units, and local agencies—converged on the scene.
The suspect was identified as Justin Goggans.
According to officials, law enforcement made repeated attempts to de-escalate the situation and negotiate with him.
Family members and close friends also appealed to Goggans on social media, urging him to surrender peacefully.
In a subsequent update, Fort Stewart announced that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted, though residents were still asked to avoid the Bryan Village area due to the active and sensitive nature of the incident.
At 17:50, authorities confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody alive, bringing the immediate threat to an end.
No further details regarding injuries or additional circumstances were immediately released.
Officials continue to urge the public to avoid the area as law enforcement processes the scene and conducts follow-up investigations.
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.