Crime
Three Injured in Shooting Following Altercation at Westgate Mall in Spartanburg
Police confirmed that two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Spartanburg, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening at Westgate Mall, resulting in three individuals sustaining minor injuries.
According to the Spartanburg Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at Westgate Mall, located at 205 W. Blackstock Road, at approximately 6:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a confrontation between two groups had escalated into a shooting near the mall’s Food Court entrance.
Preliminary findings indicate that individuals from both groups entered the mall and, during the altercation, at least one person discharged a firearm.
As a result, three people were injured.
One of the victims is reported to have suffered a gunshot wound to the foot, while the others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
In response to the incident, stores in the surrounding area were advised to go on lockdown as a precaution.
Witnesses and employees across the street reported being instructed to shelter in place while authorities secured the area.
Police confirmed that two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, including K-9 units and SWAT personnel, assisted the Spartanburg Police Department in managing the situation and conducting the investigation.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.