Crime
17-year-old Julio Matamoros killed in Marion shooting, suspect Cordel Bice in custody
MARION, IN – A 17-year-old student at Mississinewa High School has died from his injuries after being shot Monday in what authorities are describing as a robbery-related incident.
The Mississinewa Community School Corporation confirmed the tragic death of Julio Matamoros, a senior and member of the high school’s baseball team, in a statement shared on Tuesday.
According to the Marion Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Western Avenue on Monday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found Matamoros lying on the ground with a gunshot wound.
He was transported for emergency medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Before being taken to the hospital, Matamoros reportedly identified the shooter to police as an individual named Cordel.
Investigators later identified the suspect as 18-year-old Cordel Bice.
Bice was also linked to a vehicle seen fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting.
Authorities believe the incident stemmed from an attempted purchase of vape cartridges.
According to police, Bice was allegedly trying to buy the cartridges from Matamoros when the encounter escalated to violence.
Bice was taken into custody and preliminarily charged with attempted murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury.
He was booked into the Grant County Jail, though online records currently do not list him as being in custody.
As of now, no formal charges have been filed, according to court records.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Marion Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
The loss of Julio Matamoros has deeply impacted the Mississinewa community, and support services have been made available to students and staff during this difficult time.
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.