Crime
Michael Johnson arrested for murder in shooting death of 23-year-old Jurnea Stanley
The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman Monday afternoon in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of West 24th Street at approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 26 in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Jurnea Stanley, 23, unresponsive at the scene.
Preliminary findings indicate that Stanley sustained an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.
Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that Stanley had recently celebrated her 23rd birthday.
During the investigation, officers identified Michael Johnson, 25, who was also present at the location.
Johnson was transported to the Pine Bluff Police Departmentโs detective division for questioning.
Following the interview, investigators developed sufficient probable cause to place him under arrest.
Johnson was subsequently transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Stanleyโs death.
Police officials stated that the homicide investigation remains in its early stages, and additional details are not being released at this time as detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office Tip Line at 870-730-2106, the detective office directly at 870-730-2090, or the dispatch center at 870-541-5300.
Authorities extended their condolences to the victimโs family and emphasized that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.