Crime
16-year-old Mekhi Rodriguez killed after being shot 9 times at Pullman home, 2 others injured
Chicago, IL – A shooting inside a home on the Far South Side of Chicago left a 16-year-old boy dead and two others injured on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The incident occurred just after noon in the Pullman neighborhood, within the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue in the Altgeld Gardens housing complex.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and discovered three teenage brothers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
The deceased victim has been identified by his family as 16-year-old Mekhi Rodriguez, who sustained nine gunshot wounds to the torso and back.
Officers and paramedics performed CPR at the scene before transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
A 17-year-old boy, who was shot eight times, was rushed to Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
An 18-year-old man, suffering a gunshot wound to the arm, was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is listed in good condition.
According to initial investigations, an altercation inside the apartment escalated, leading to multiple gunshots being fired. Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials confirmed that a person of interest—possibly the father of the victims—is in custody.
A firearm, along with several shell casings, was recovered from the scene.
Area Two Detectives are leading the homicide investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed additional details.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com or contact the Chicago Police Department’s 5th (Calumet) District at (312) 747-8210.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as more 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.