Crime
Portez Smith charged for the murder in shooting death of 31-year-old Jesse Grover in Sharon
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
Authorities in Sharon, Pennsylvania, have identified the suspect in the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning.
Incident Overview
The Sharon Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at an apartment located on the 300 block of Logan Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Jesse Grover suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite officersโ efforts to provide immediate medical aid, Grover succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect Details
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Portez Smith, also of Sharon.
According to authorities, Smith faces charges of criminal homicide and firearms not to be carried without a license.
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
He is awaiting arraignment by Judge Brian Arthur, although court records have not yet listed an official arraignment date.
Investigation and Assistance
The Brookfield Police Department assisted Sharon officers at the scene of the crime. Investigators continue to gather evidence to determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting.
Sharon Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact their department to aid in the ongoing investigation.
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.