Crime
Metro Nashville Police Respond to Large Disturbance at Opry Mills Mall, No Evidence of shooting
Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and Nashville Fire Department (NFD) are actively investigating an incident at Opry Mills Mall following reports of a large altercation that prompted a mass evacuation of the shopping center.
The incident occurred when a fight reportedly broke out inside the mall, causing panic among shoppers and leading to a rushed exodus from the premises.
Responding officers arrived swiftly at the scene to secure the area and assess the situation.
Contrary to circulating rumors, MNPD has confirmed that, at this time, there is no evidence of any gunfire associated with the incident.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation to determine the cause and identify those involved.
As of now, there have been no reports of injuries related to the incident.
In response to the situation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound exits for Opry Mills (Exit 11 NB and SB) to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement and emergency personnel remain on-site to ensure public safety. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.