Crime
Columbus Police Identify Two Victims in Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting
Columbus, OH – The Columbus Division of Police has identified the two men who were fatally shot at a southeast Columbus apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities responded to a report of gunfire shortly after 4:35 p.m. in the 4100 block of Blakewell Lane East.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the apartment.
According to a public safety dispatcher, a woman arrived at the residence and found both men unresponsive.
Emergency personnel pronounced one victim deceased at 4:41 p.m., while the second individual was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving efforts, the second victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 5:04 p.m.
The victims have been identified as 42-year-old Antwan Lewis and 31-year-old Harol Forrest III.
At this time, authorities have not released any suspect information, and it remains unclear what led to the shooting.
The Columbus Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Individuals can contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or provide anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
This is a developing investigation, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.