Crime
Two female suspects in custody after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park
CHICAGO, Ill. — Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon during a violent incident at the Walmart Supercenter located in the 2500 block of West 95th Street, prompting a large police response and temporary closure of the store, authorities confirmed.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire at the busy retail location shortly after 2 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 23-year-old man, believed to have been the intended target, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to Christ Hospital in an unknown condition.
A 70-year-old woman, who police said was an innocent bystander, was struck in the foot and taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.
Following the shooting, investigators quickly developed information on a suspect vehicle — a Hyundai — that fled the scene.
Using tracking technology, CPD units located and stopped the vehicle near 67th and Peoria after it was traced from the area of 79th and Cottage Grove Avenue.
Two female suspects were taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the Walmart and interviewing employees and witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police have not yet confirmed a motive or whether additional suspects are being sought.
The scene showed a significant police presence, with crime scene tape blocking the main entrance to the store as officers processed evidence.
It remains unclear how long the Walmart will remain closed while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not released further information at this time.
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.