Crime
14-year-old girl was stabbed multiple times at Gompers Elementary-Middle School in Detroit
DETROIT, Mich. — Authorities are investigating a violent incident at Gompers Elementary–Middle School after a 14-year-old girl was stabbed multiple times inside the building on Wednesday morning.
The assault occurred at the school, located near Burt Road and Interstate 96, shortly after classes began.
According to police, the victim sustained stab wounds to the shoulder and neck and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.
In a statement released by the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), officials confirmed that the incident began when a parent brought a small knife onto campus and handed it to their child, who later used the weapon to attack another student.
District officials said the parent triggered the school’s metal detector upon entering the building, but the on-duty security guard failed to conduct a required search.
That guard has since been removed from duty pending an internal investigation, which may result in termination.
Both the student suspect and their parent have been taken into custody, according to Detroit police.
Parents and community members are expressing outrage over the breach in school security.
One parent, who spoke with Channel2 NOW, said her daughter—who is friends with the victim—reported threats from the suspect the day before the stabbing, but claimed school staff took no action.
“My daughter and other students told staff about the threats last night, and I even spoke with the principal myself,” the parent said. “Too many times we’re not being informed about what’s happening with our children, and it needs to stop. A student was able to walk past security and through a metal detector with a knife — that’s unacceptable.”
The parent added that fights occur frequently at the school and urged administrators to take stronger measures to ensure student safety.
In response to the incident, classes at Gompers Elementary–Middle School have been canceled for Thursday as the district reviews safety procedures and evaluates security protocols.
The Detroit Police Department and DPSCD Office of School Safety are jointly investigating the stabbing, including the reported security lapse and whether prior threats were properly addressed.
District officials said they plan to communicate updates directly to families and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.
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.