Crime
Police Activity Near Cape Canaveral Hospital, No credible threat found
UPDATE: The Cocoa Beach Police Department (CBPD) is currently conducting an investigation near Cape Canaveral Hospital following reports of a suspicious incident in the area.
At this time, officials have stated there is no credible threat to public safety, and the situation remains under control.
However, as a precautionary measure, officers are conducting a thorough search of the premises to ensure the safety of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing situation, and additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.
Law enforcement officials appreciate the communityโs patience and cooperation during this time.
Earlier:
Cocoa Beach, FL โ Cape Canaveral Hospital, located at 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, has been placed on lockdown as law enforcement officers respond to an emergency situation inside the facility.
Initial reports suggested the possibility of an active shooter, prompting a swift response from the Cocoa Beach Police Department (CBPD) and the Brevard County Sheriffโs Office (BCSO), who have secured the perimeter and are actively investigating the incident.
While early reports indicated an armed individual inside the hospital, witnesses at the scene now suggest the situation may not involve an active shooter.
Instead, a 911 caller from the hospital lobby reportedly stated they had a weapon and intended to harm themselves and others.
Authorities have not yet confirmed these details.
Emergency medical services have been deployed to the scene.
According to police scanner traffic, CPR is actively being performed, and a trauma response has been initiated, with Life Flight en route to the hospital.
Reports indicate that authorities are searching for an elderly individual in connection with the situation.
Employees inside the hospital have reported being aware of the unfolding incident, with at least one employee stating the response is happening on their floor.
All medical emergencies are currently being diverted to other hospitals, and law enforcement urges the public to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
This remains a developing story, and 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.