Crime
39-year-old Jarvis Curtis found dead after shooting at Freedom Park in Macon
No suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night, May 12, at Freedom Park, located in the 3300 block of Roff Avenue.
Deputies were dispatched to the park shortly after 11:30 p.m. in response to reports of a person down near the lake.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound.
The victim, later identified as 39-year-old Jarvis Kentral Curtis of Macon, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bibb County Coroner’s Office.
According to the Coroner’s Office, Curtis’s next of kin has been notified.
His body will be transported for an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
At this time, investigators are working to establish the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
No suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME (27463). All tips can remain anonymous.
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.