Crime
Beach Park Shooting Leaves 24-Year-Old Man Dead, Authorities Investigating
Beach Park, IL – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Beach Park on Sunday afternoon in an incident that also left a vehicle and a residence struck by gunfire, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 12:10 p.m. on February 11, 2025, in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court.
According to Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli, a 911 caller reported hearing multiple gunshots and witnessed two Black males, approximately 20-25 years old, fleeing the scene on foot.
Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies discovered multiple shell casings scattered across the roadway, as well as shattered glass from a vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that a gunshot victim had been transported by private vehicle to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, where he was dropped off at the emergency room.
Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Authorities determined that the victim had been a passenger in a parked vehicle on Melbourne Court when unknown suspects opened fire.
The vehicle has been seized by detectives and is currently being processed for forensic evidence.
In addition to the vehicle, a home in the vicinity was also struck by gunfire, though no injuries were reported among its occupants.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to confirm the victim’s cause of death.
His identity is being temporarily withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Lake County Sheriff’s detectives are actively investigating the homicide and urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000.
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.