Crime
22-year-old Gabe Simon killed after shooting at Stillwater Tavern in Hampton
The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and their identity remains unknown at this time.
Hampton, VA – The Hampton Police Division has opened an investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Stillwater Tavern, leaving one man dead.
At approximately 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, police received a call reporting a shooting at Stillwater Tavern, located in the 500 block of Settlers Landing Road.
Responding officers found 22-year-old Gabe Simon inside the establishment suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported Simon to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Initial findings suggest that the victim, Gabe Simon, was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect prior to the shooting.
According to investigators, the argument escalated, prompting the suspect to fire multiple shots in Simon’s direction, fatally wounding him.
Authorities have not yet identified the suspect and continue to investigate the motive and events leading up to the incident.
The Hampton Police Division is urging anyone with information regarding this case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the following methods:
- Phone: Call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
- App: Download and use the P3 Tips mobile application
- Online: Visit P3tips.com
The Hampton Police Division remains committed to resolving this case and providing answers to the victim’s family.
The community is encouraged to assist in bringing the individual responsible to justice.
Further updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — 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.