Crime
Suspect in custody after kidnapping call leads to officer-involved shooting at Mission IBC Bank
MISSION, Texas — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at an IBC Bank located along Shary Road in Mission, according to police.
During a press conference, Mission Police Chief Cesar Torres stated that officers were dispatched at approximately 2:04 p.m. to the 100 block of South Shary Road after receiving a report of a kidnapping in progress at the bank.
When officers arrived on scene, they encountered two suspects inside a white vehicle, Chief Torres said.
During the encounter, one of the suspects opened fire on responding officers, striking several police vehicles.
Officers returned fire, striking one of the suspects.
The injured suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital.
His condition remains unknown at this time.
Police confirmed that one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
The Mission Police Department is continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping, while the Texas Rangers have assumed responsibility for the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, in accordance with standard protocol.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
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.