Crime
5 Injured After Shooting Near 43rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that left five older adults injured Monday afternoon on the city’s South Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).
The incident occurred near the intersection of East 43rd Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue just before 3:30 p.m., when Chicago police responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of East 43rd Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered five victims — all between the ages of 67 and 76 — suffering from gunshot wounds.
According to CFD, one male was found lying on the ground with serious injuries, a female sustained gunshot wounds to the back and neck, another male was shot in the left arm, and a fourth victim suffered a wound to the elbow.
Three of the victims were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious-to-critical condition.
A fourth victim was also taken to the same hospital in fair condition, while the fifth victim was transported to Provident Hospital in good condition.
Police have not released any suspect information, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators are urging anyone with information to submit anonymous tips online at cpdtip.org.
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.