Crime
Suspect neutralized after shooting at Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace
UPDATE: The suspect has been neutralized, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.
WALLACE, Idaho — Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter incident at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace, prompting a large and ongoing law enforcement response and the closure of portions of the downtown area.
According to local media and statements from regional law enforcement agencies, officers were dispatched after reports of gunfire at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which is located directly across from the Shoshone County Courthouse.
Initial information circulating online and among witnesses suggested that shots may have been fired inside the lobby of the sheriff’s office. Officials have cautioned that details remain preliminary and are still being verified.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that law enforcement personnel are actively responding to the reported active shooter situation.
In a related statement, the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office in neighboring Montana initially posted that reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse were accurate.
Authorities later clarified and corrected that information, stating the incident was occurring at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which sits immediately in front of the courthouse.
“We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor,” the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office said in an updated post. “Please pray for all law enforcement.”
A heavy police presence has been observed surrounding the sheriff’s office and adjacent buildings as officers work to secure the area and assess the situation.
Authorities are urging the public to stay out of downtown Wallace, the county seat of Shoshone County, until further notice.
Nearby businesses have taken protective measures. The owner of an Ace Hardware store located across the street from the sheriff’s office confirmed that gunfire struck their building. Employees were immediately placed on lockdown in the store’s basement to ensure their safety.
There have also been unconfirmed reports that a suspect may be barricaded inside the sheriff’s office, possibly in an interior area described by witnesses as an attorney visiting room.
Additionally, witnesses have reported hearing multiple gunshots—at least seven—over the course of more than an hour earlier in the incident. Authorities have not confirmed the suspect’s status or location.
At this time, no official information has been released regarding injuries or casualties.
The situation remains active and fluid, with multiple agencies assisting and additional resources being deployed.
Officials say more information will be released as it is confirmed and are asking the public to rely on official updates while the response continues.
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.