Crime
Perry County Man Dead Following Neighbor Dispute, Suspect Detained
UPDATE: Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems says Anthony Boberg has been charged with criminal homicide and is being held without bond in connection with a fatal weekend shooting.
PERRY COUNTY, TN – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Perry County following an apparent dispute between neighbors, according to Sheriff Nick Weems.
The incident took place at an undisclosed location, and upon arrival, deputies confirmed that a male victim had been fatally shot.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Sheriff Weems stated that a suspect has been detained in connection with the shooting.
However, further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited at this time.
Investigators are actively working to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.
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.