Crime
Grant County Authorities Investigating Fatal Shooting That Left One Dead, One Injured
GRANT COUNTY, AR – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has launched an investigation following a shooting incident that resulted in the death of an adult female and left a juvenile injured.
According to officials, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Grant 56 on January 22. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered an adult female and a juvenile suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, the adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The juvenile victim was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, where they are currently listed in stable condition.
Authorities have confirmed that Jason Rucker has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
He is presently being held at the Sheridan Detention Center as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office continues to gather evidence and urges anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
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.