Crime
Shooting Reported Near Washington School in Greenville, Classroom Window Struck by Gunfire
GREENVILLE, MS – Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Washington School, a private educational institution located at 1605 E. Reed Road in Greenville.
The incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the campus out of an abundance of caution.
According to initial reports, a bullet struck and shattered a classroom window during the incident.
Fortunately, no students or staff were injured.
The gunfire is believed to have originated near a group of nearby abandoned apartment buildings adjacent to the school property.
Greenville Police Department (GPD) officers responded swiftly to the scene and have since established a perimeter as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Multiple GPD units remain present as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or a motive for the shooting.
School officials acted quickly to secure students and staff, and the lockdown has since been lifted.
Washington School administration and local law enforcement are continuing to prioritize the safety of all individuals on campus.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Greenville Police Department.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.
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.