Crime
57-year-old Michael Landers dies from injuries in officer-involved shooting in Vermillion County
DANA, IN – A man who was shot during a police standoff in Vermillion County on Wednesday morning has died from his injuries, according to a news release issued by the Indiana State Police (ISP).
The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Michael Landers of Dana, Indiana.
The incident occurred on East County Road 700 near Dana and involved a response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Terre Haute Police Department SWAT Team.
ISP has launched a formal investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
According to ISP Sgt. Matt Ames, the situation began around 6:45 a.m. when a concerned family member visited Landers’ residence to conduct a welfare check.
During the visit, Landers reportedly brandished a firearm at the family member, prompting them to immediately leave the home and contact 911.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene, and members of the Terre Haute SWAT Team arrived shortly afterward.
During the encounter, Landers is said to have pointed a firearm at officers.
In response to the perceived threat, an officer discharged their weapon, striking Landers.
Landers was initially transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Champaign, Illinois, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with standard protocol while the investigation is ongoing.
No officers or other individuals were reported injured during the incident.
Indiana State Police emphasized that the investigation remains active, and further details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the ISP.
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.