Crime
Video shows moments 15-year-old shot in bathroom at Joppatowne High School
The suspect was a relatively new student at Joppatowne High School.
A tragic shooting incident occurred at Joppatowne High School involving two students. A 16-year-old student opened fire on a 15-year-old classmate during a confrontation in the men’s restroom, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the school and sought refuge in the neighborhood, banging on doors and prompting numerous concerned citizens to call 911.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office commended the community for their immediate response and assistance in apprehending the suspect.
The sheriff revealed that the suspect was a relatively new student at Joppatowne High School, having only recently enrolled.
While he could not confirm whether the suspect had a prior juvenile criminal record, the sheriff acknowledged that the individual was known to law enforcement.
There had been previous reports and incidents involving the suspect, but the sheriff declined to disclose specific details.
The sheriff expressed frustration with the Maryland Child Interrogation Protection Act, criticizing its restrictions on questioning juvenile suspects.
He described the current situation as “absurd,” emphasizing the importance of allowing law enforcement to promptly interview individuals involved in serious crimes.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.