Crime
44-year-old Darnell Porter killed in Mechanicsville Turnpike shooting
The second victim remains in critical condition at a nearby medical facility.
The Henrico County Police Division is investigating a double shooting incident that occurred on Friday night, October 4th, on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
The incident has now been classified as a homicide.
Around 8:30 PM, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
One of the victims, 44-year-old Darnell Lee Porter, tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second victim remains in critical condition at a nearby medical facility.
The Henrico County Police Division is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Henrico County Police Division at 804-501-5588.
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.