Crime
Lockdown at East Hampton Middle School lifted, no threat found
A middle-aged woman has made credible threats of violence against the schools
UPDATE: The East Hampton Police Department responded to a reported threat at the Middle School, prompting a precautionary lockdown and thorough search of the premises.
After a careful evaluation, the lockdown was lifted as the threat was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Due to the incident, parents and guardians should anticipate delays during the school pickup process. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A serious threat has prompted a full lockdown at the East Hampton High School and elevated security measures at other schools in the district.
Local residents have been advised to shelter in place while law enforcement agencies, including the Connecticut State Police, respond to the incident.
The high school is currently on lockdown, while the middle and elementary schools are operating under heightened threat conditions.
Police officers have been deployed to all schools, and a canine unit has been requested to search the premises for a potential active shooter.
According to authorities, a middle-aged woman has made credible threats of violence against the schools, prompting the immediate response from law enforcement.
The situation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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.
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.