Crime
20-year-old Tanijay Peterson killed, 3 others hurt in South Chicago mass shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed and three others wounded in a mass shooting early Saturday morning on the Southeast Side of Chicago.
Chicago police responded to the 8200 block of South Houston Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood shortly before 5:00 a.m. on July 19, 2025, after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male, later identified as Tanijay Peterson, suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Peterson was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Three additional victims were also injured in the incident and transported to the same hospital for treatment.
A 22-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her right arm and is reported to be in good condition.
A 25-year-old man and a 38-year-old man each suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen and remain in serious condition, according to police.
As of Saturday evening, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting.
The circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear, and the investigation is being led by Area Two detectives.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip via CPDโs tip line or Crime Stoppers.
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.