Crime
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting following police chase in Lake Worth
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Lake Worth after a police pursuit ended behind a Walmart store.
According to initial reports, officers were pursuing a red pickup truck when the chase concluded in the rear area of the Walmart property.
Law enforcement radio traffic indicated that shots were fired at the scene, and emergency medical services were immediately requested for one suspect who was reported down.
CPR was administered at the location. The driver of the red truck was later pronounced deceased.
Witnesses stated that the pursuit began near the Azle area, with multiple police units following the red truck from the bridge along Azle Avenue.
The vehicle was observed traveling past a Dairy Queen before leaving the roadway and continuing behind the Walmart. Moments later, witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots.
Unconfirmed statements from individuals at the scene indicated that the driver of the red truck may have fired at officers prior to police returning fire. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed these details.
Police have secured the area as investigators work to determine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
No information has been released regarding injuries to officers, and officials have not yet provided the identity of the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released by law enforcement once confirmed.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.