Crime
35-year-old Michael James Alexander Jr killed in Waterloo shooting
WATERLOO, Iowa — Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot Monday morning in Waterloo as 35-year-old Michael James Alexander Jr., according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 10:40 a.m. in the area of West 4th and Denver Streets.
Upon arrival, they discovered Alexander lying unresponsive in the driveway behind a residence located at 1300 West 4th Street.
Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene and transported Alexander to a nearby hospital.
Despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
Waterloo Police have not released any information regarding potential suspects or a motive at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Waterloo Police Detective Division at (319) 291-4340, option #3. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers by calling (855) 300-TIPS.
Police continue to process evidence and canvass the area in hopes of gathering further details that may lead to an arrest.
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.