Crime
18-year-old Brandyn Waters killed in Newark shooting
A mass shooting in Newark’s Roseville section late Monday night left one young man dead and four others injured, according to officials with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. on June 23 at 367 6th Avenue West, near 13th Street, after Newark police responded to reports of gunfire and a large, disorderly crowd in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds in what authorities described as a chaotic and violent scene.
One of the victims, 18-year-old Brandyn Waters of Paterson, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest.
He was immediately transported to University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The four additional victims—two 19-year-old men, a 24-year-old, and a 26-year-old—were also taken to University Hospital for treatment.
Officials stated that some of the victims were in serious condition, though their current statuses have not been released.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing numerous rounds of gunfire, describing the moment as terrifying and sudden.
Several vehicles parked nearby were left riddled with bullet holes, indicating the intensity of the shooting and raising concerns about public safety in the area.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation, which remains active.
As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made, and a motive has not yet been determined.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they work to identify those responsible for the deadly violence.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.