Crime
Officer Injured in Accidental Discharge at Trion City Schools
According to Sheriff Schrader, the officer received immediate medical attention and their injuries are not life-threatening.
In an unexpected turn of events, a law enforcement officer from a neighboring county, who was assisting with the ongoing school threats at Trion City Schools, accidentally shot himself in the foot.
The incident was confirmed by Sheriff Mark Schrader.
The officer, whose identity has not been released, was on duty at the school when the firearm discharged.
According to Sheriff Schrader, the officer received immediate medical attention and their injuries are not life-threatening.
Sheriff Schrader emphasized that the officer was part of a collaborative effort to ensure the safety of students and staff at Trion City Schools amidst recent threats.
He described the incident as an unfortunate accident.
The circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge are currently under investigation. Parents and community members are urged to remain calm as authorities continue to address the situation. Sheriff Schrader reassured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to protect the students and staff.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.