Crime
35-year-old Corey Divers killed after shooting at Players Family Billiards in Whitehall
A fatal shooting occurred late Friday night at a popular billiards hall in Whitehall, leaving one man dead and police searching for answers.
According to the Whitehall Division of Police, officers were dispatched to Players Family Billiards, located at 4380 East Main Street, following reports of gunfire at approximately 11:50 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 35-year-old Corey Divers suffering from a gunshot wound.
Divers was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, and no suspect information has been released at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Individuals can contact Detective McKittrick with the Whitehall Division of Police at 614-237-6333, extension 1263. All tips will be treated with confidentiality as the investigation continues.
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.