Crime
2 killed, 1 injured after shooting and crash in Darke County
Darke County, OH – March 13, 2025 – The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a violent shooting incident that began at a residence in the 2500 block of State Route 571, west of Greenville, Ohio, and ended in a fatal vehicle crash in the 9600 block of Coletown-Lightsville Road.
At approximately 2:23 PM, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an adult male victim, who reported that he had been shot by a friend at a residence on State Route 571.
The victim stated that the suspect was pursuing him in a vehicle while actively shooting as they traveled northbound on Coletown-Lightsville Road.
Deputies from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Union City Police Officers immediately responded to the area, treating the situation as an active shooting in progress.
During the pursuit, the suspect repeatedly rammed the victim’s vehicle, ultimately causing both vehicles to crash into a field.
The suspect’s SUV rolled multiple times, ejecting him from the vehicle.
Union City Police Officers were the first to arrive at the crash site and immediately requested Union City Fire & EMS and CareFlight.
Upon arrival, first responders found the suspect unconscious and not breathing in the field. He was later declared deceased at the scene by Union City Fire/EMS.
The victim, who had been shot multiple times, was treated at the scene before being airlifted via CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed that no other individuals were inside either vehicle at the time of the incident.
While responding to the initial shooting report, Darke County deputies simultaneously arrived at the suspect’s residence on State Route 571, where the altercation had originally begun.
Upon conducting a search of the home, deputies discovered an adult female deceased inside the residence.
This death is being investigated as a homicide, pending official confirmation from the Darke County Coroner’s Office.
Detectives from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, along with investigators from the Darke County Coroner’s Office, continue to process both crime scenes. Preliminary findings suggest that both incidents are directly connected.
While the investigation remains ongoing, Sheriff Mark Whittaker has assured the public that there is no further active threat at this time.
Sheriff Whittaker also extended his gratitude to the Union City Police Officers and Fire/EMS units for their rapid response and assistance during a dangerous and fast-moving situation.
Fortunately, no other citizens were harmed during the incident.
Further updates will be provided as additional 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.