Crime
Richland County Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northeast Columbia, Victim Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured in northeast Columbia last week, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Westbridge Road, near Hardscrabble Road and Rabon Road, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 13, 2025.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as Jay Anderson, lying in the middle of the roadway dressed in all black.
He had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was found with gunshot injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3000 or by submitting an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
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.