Crime
Man injured in shooting at Walmart in Sumter, suspect in custody
UPDATE: Suspect has been taken into custody.
Sumter, SC – The Sumter Police Department responded to a shooting incident at the Broad Street Walmart on Friday afternoon following reports of gunfire inside the store.
Upon arrival, officers located one individual with injuries resulting from the shooting.
The victim is currently receiving medical treatment, though their condition has not been disclosed.
Following a preliminary investigation, authorities have determined that the shooting was not an active shooter situation, but rather stemmed from an altercation between two individuals.
Officials have released surveillance images of a suspect believed to be involved in the incident and are seeking public assistance in identifying them.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The situation has been contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including any prior connection between the individuals involved.
The Sumter Police Department is encouraging witnesses or those with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the police department directly.
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.