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49-year-old Kazeem Jinadu found shot to death inside Greater Grand Crossing home

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49-year-old Kazeem Jinadu found shot to death inside Greater Grand Crossing home near 72nd Street and King DriveVernon Avenue
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CHICAGO — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside his home Friday night on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police.

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. in a residence located in the 400 block of East 72nd Street in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Officers responded to a report of a person shot near 72nd Street and King Drive/Vernon Avenue and were directed to a first-floor apartment at the address.

Upon entering the residence, officers discovered a 49-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.

Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

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The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the victim as Kazeem Jinadu, 49, whose listed address corresponds to the same location where the shooting occurred.

Police confirmed that a firearm was recovered at the scene.

As of the latest update, no arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released.

Investigators have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting or whether the victim knew the person responsible.

Chicago police continue to investigate the incident as a homicide. No additional details were immediately available.

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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