Crime
19-year-old Cody Stewart killed in Denton shooting
At this time, police have not disclosed any information about a suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Denton police are investigating the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Cody Stewart, who was killed Sunday afternoon in a residential area of the city.
Authorities received a 9-1-1 call just after 1 p.m. reporting an unresponsive individual on the 200 block of Normal Street. Responding officers found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel rushed Stewart to Medical City Denton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to police, the shooting stemmed from a disturbance involving a second individual at the residence. Specific details about the nature of the disturbance have not been released, and the investigation remains active.
At this time, police have not disclosed any information about a suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
The Denton Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided by contacting the department directly or anonymously through Denton Crime Stoppers.
This tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges of addressing gun violence in the community. Law enforcement officials are working diligently to ensure justice for Cody Stewart and his family.
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.