Crime
Road Rage Turns Violent: Shooting and High-Speed Chase Culminate in Crash at Leavitt and Meister Roads in Lorain
Authorities in Lorain, Ohio, are investigating a violent road rage incident that escalated into a shooting and a high-speed police pursuit, ultimately ending in a crash at the intersection of Leavitt Road (State Route 58) and Meister Road.
According to eyewitnesses, the suspect vehicle was reportedly traveling at dangerously high speeds—estimated between 80 and 100 miles per hour—northbound on Leavitt Road toward Lake Erie.
Multiple police cruisers were in pursuit as the suspect attempted to flee.
The situation unfolded rapidly and culminated in a collision at the intersection of Leavitt and Meister Roads.
The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation, but reports indicate that gunfire was exchanged during the course of the road rage incident that initiated the chase.
It is not yet known whether anyone was injured as a result of the shooting or the crash.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the incident, and police established a perimeter while securing the area.
Investigators are now working to gather details from witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance or dashcam footage.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the suspect or the number of vehicles involved in the pursuit.
The Lorain Police Department has not released an official statement at this time. More information is expected as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Lorain Police Department.
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.