Crime
7-year-old Noah Jovani dies after dog attack in Chilton County
CHILTON COUNTY, AL — The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the dogs involved in the tragic attack on a child near County Road 147, in the Calera area, have now been located and secured.
Chilton County Animal Control responded promptly and has taken custody of the animals.
The owner of the dogs is cooperating fully with investigators as the case remains under active investigation.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. on July 22, 2025, deputies responded to an emergency call regarding a serious dog attack.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered that 7-year-old Noah Jovani had sustained severe injuries as a result of an attack by one or more aggressive dogs.
The child was immediately transported for emergency medical care but sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Chilton County Animal Control was notified at the time and assisted at the scene.
Authorities initially reported that the dogs involved had not yet been secured.
As of the most recent update, the animals have been located and are now in the custody of Animal Control.
Investigators are working to determine all relevant details surrounding the attack, including whether the dogs were properly secured prior to the incident and whether any violations of local ordinances occurred.
“Our hearts are broken for the child and the family affected by this unimaginable loss. We are fully committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this tragedy occurred and to help prevent something like this from ever happening again.”
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is reminding all residents to ensure that pets are properly contained and to follow local animal control regulations to protect the safety of the community.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office.
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.