Crime
Man Arrested Following Nightclub Shooting in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX – A man has been taken into custody following a shooting at The Bridge Bar nightclub on Chaparral Street during the early hours of Sunday morning.
According to law enforcement, officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:00 a.m.
Upon arrival, authorities quickly identified and arrested the suspect, 47-year-old Charles Burleson, who had allegedly fired multiple shots, grazing a man in the torso.
Burleson has been formally charged with the following offenses:
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm (Charge Code: 52130008)
- Charge Date: March 2, 2025, at 07:59 UTC
- Bond Amount: $25,000 (Bail)
- Disposition: Currently unavailable
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (Charge Code: 52120009)
- Charge Date: March 2, 2025, at 07:59 UTC
- Bond Amount: $25,000 (Bail)
- Disposition: Currently unavailable
Authorities have not disclosed any additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with further information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department or Crime Stoppers of the Coastal Bend.
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.