Crime
Braydon Blake Arrested Following Bloomington House Fire That Killed Two People
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire in Bloomington that left two people dead and one individual in police custody early Sunday morning.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), deputies and personnel from the Monroe County Fire Protection District were dispatched to the 3800 block of East Anderson Road at approximately 2:39 a.m. following reports of a residential structure fire.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a vehicle had crashed into an attached garage, which was fully involved in flames.
One individual had managed to escape the residence but was suffering from severe burn injuries.
A second individual on scene provided preliminary information to investigators.
Both were transported to a local hospital and later airlifted or transferred to Indianapolis for specialized burn treatment.
During a search of the residence, responders located two additional occupants inside the home.
As emergency crews worked the scene, law enforcement began searching for a person believed to be responsible for starting the fire.
With assistance from the Bloomington Police Department and the Indiana State Police, a person of interest identified as Braydon Blake was located approximately one hour later in a wooded area on the property.
Blake was also suffering from burn injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to Indianapolis for further medical treatment.
MCSO confirmed that two individuals later died as a result of their injuries.
A source told Channel2 NOW that her friend lost her grandmother, and that the grandmother’s caretaker also lost her disabled child in the incident.
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identities of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the fire at this time.
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.