Crime
One injured after shooting outside Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan
DOTHAN, AL — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred outside the Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan on Saturday afternoon, leaving one person injured.
According to Dothan Police Lieutenant Scott Owens, officers responded to reports of gunfire outside the Dillard’s department store entrance shortly after 4:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers located one individual suffering from a gunshot wound.
Early reports suggested that multiple people had been shot; however, Lt. Owens later confirmed that only one victim was involved in the incident.
The extent of the victim’s injuries has not yet been released, and no additional victims have been located.
Police units quickly secured the scene, and the area outside the mall was cordoned off as investigators began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
As of this time, authorities have not released information regarding a potential suspect or motive.
The investigation remains active, and Dothan Police continue to urge anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the department.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.