Crime
28-year-old Lavon Bennett killed in shooting on I-73 South in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured early Sunday morning along Interstate 73 South.
According to the Greensboro Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 12:52 a.m. Sunday, December 21, to a report of a “man down” on I-73 South, just before the West Wendover Avenue exit (Exit 102).
Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle occupied by two individuals who appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds.
The male victim was identified as Lavon Montreaz Bennett, 28.
He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died.
A woman who was also inside the vehicle was taken to the hospital with injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening.
Police confirmed that both victims were found inside the same vehicle at the scene.
Investigators have not released details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, nor have they provided information about a possible suspect or motive.
The incident remains under active investigation. Authorities stated that no additional details are available for public release at this time.
Bennett’s death marks the City of Greensboro’s 42nd homicide of 2025.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the P3Tips mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices, or online at P3Tips.com.
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.