Crime
Newton County Teen Wanted in Fatal Shooting of Stepfather in Covington
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 16-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting his stepfather during a domestic incident in Covington on Monday evening.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 6:15 p.m. on May 13 in the area of Avery Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered 41-year-old David Gay of Covington deceased inside his residence from an apparent gunshot wound.
Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that Gay was shot and killed by his stepson, identified as Jayden Daniel, 16, also of Covington.
Following the incident, Daniel reportedly fled the scene in a 2016 Cadillac Escalade registered to the victim.
The vehicle was later located at Denny Dobbs Park by investigators; however, Daniel was not found at the location.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Daniel, who is currently considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities have not yet released details on the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Law enforcement urges the public not to approach the suspect if seen.
Anyone with information on Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to immediately contact 911 or the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.