Crime
Well-known Houston barbe Paul “Junebug” Stevenson killed in drive-by shooting outside a southeast Houston bar
HOUSTON, TX – A late-night drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in southeast Houston on Sunday has left two people dead and 15 others injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
One of the victims killed has been identified as Paul “Junebug” Stevenson, the owner of the club and a well-known local barber.
The second fatality was a 21-year-old woman, whose identity has not yet been publicly released.
The shooting occurred shortly after 11:45 p.m. in the parking lot of a club located near Dixie Road and Heffernan Street.
According to Assistant Police Chief Adrian Rodriguez, a black four-door sedan pulled up and multiple rounds were fired into a crowd of people who were waiting to enter the venue. The vehicle fled the scene heading down Dixie Drive.
One victim died at the scene, while the second was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Several of the injured victims were transported by private vehicles, while others were treated on site or by EMS and taken to area hospitals.
Police initially reported seven injuries, but that number was revised Monday to a total of 15 survivors, all of whom are currently listed in stable condition.
The victims include:
- Eight males, ranging in age from 17 to 52 (ages 52, 21, 19, 19, 19, 18, 17, and 17)
- Seven females, ranging in age from 14 to 21 (ages 21, 21, 19, 18, 18, 18, and 14)
Authorities have not released a possible motive for the attack and say the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage and plan to interview victims once their medical conditions allow.
“This was a senseless act of violence that affected innocent lives,” said Assistant Chief Rodriguez. “We are committed to finding those responsible and bringing justice to the victims and their families.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Houston Police at 713-308-3600 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
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.