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Lockdown at Lewisville High School lifted, No threat found

Please avoid the area until further notice.

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UPDATE: Students and staff at Lewisville High School were placed on lockdown Thursday morning following a report of an armed person near the campus. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m., prompting school officials to implement safety protocols.

After a thorough investigation, authorities determined that there was no immediate threat, and the lockdown was lifted at 10:35 a.m. The school day resumed its normal schedule.

The Lewisville Independent School District advised parents who wished to pick up their children early to park on the north side of the campus and proceed to the auditorium.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

Lewisville Police Department is currently investigating a report of an armed subject near Lewisville High School. As a precautionary measure, the school has been placed on lockdown.

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While no armed individuals have been sighted, officers are actively searching the area.

Please avoid the area until further notice.

During a lockdown, all classroom doors are secured, and students and staff are instructed to remain quiet and out of sight. All doors will remain locked until law enforcement authorizes their reopening. The campus is currently calm, and students and staff are safe within their classrooms.

To ensure the safety of everyone, please do not attempt to enter or leave the campus at this time. All bus services to and from Lewisville High School have been temporarily suspended.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ€” 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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