Crime
Two Virginia Beach Police Officers Killed in Late-Night Shooting Following Traffic Stop
Virginia Beach, VA – Two Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers were fatally shot late Friday night following a traffic stop, the department confirmed.
According to police, the incident began around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield Drive when officers conducted a routine traffic stop.
During the encounter, gunfire erupted, leaving one officer dead at the scene and another critically wounded.
The second officer, who was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, succumbed to those injuries early Saturday morning.
In a statement posted on social media, VBPD expressed their profound grief, stating, “We are devastated to confirm the deaths of two of our officers, who were shot in the line of duty late last night.”
The department has not yet released information regarding any potential suspects but assured the public that there is no perceived ongoing threat.
The Virginia Beach Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details, including the identities of the fallen officers and the suspect, have not yet been released.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit an anonymous tip online.
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.