Crime
Male and female found shot to death in southwest Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department has launched a double homicide investigation following a tragic incident that took place late on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Authorities are withholding the names of the victims pending notification of their next of kin.
Around 10:29 p.m., officers from the West Precinct responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had come to a stop on the sidewalk along the 1300 Block of Princeton Avenue Southwest.
The vehicle, which had visible bullet holes, was seen by a passerby slowly rolling backward before it eventually halted in front of an abandoned residence.
Observing the bullet-riddled car, the witness immediately alerted 911 Emergency Services.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and female inside the vehicle, both unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting occurred before the vehicle came to a stop on the sidewalk.
However, further details remain limited as detectives work to uncover more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Currently, there are no suspects in custody, and police have not yet provided information on potential motives or suspects.
This tragic incident marks Birmingham’s 125th and 126th homicide investigations for the year 2024, with an additional 11 cases classified as justifiable deaths.
The Birmingham Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Those who may have details that could assist in the investigation are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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.