Bailey Troy Gardner, 27, was shot and killed on a late June evening in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, while packing his vehicle at the Cedar Creek Marina after a day of fishing on Old Hickory Lake. Earlier that night three people had robbed a restaurant at the marina, pistol‑whipping two victims and stealing a significant amount of cash. As the robbers fled, they encountered Gardner, who had no involvement in the robbery, and he was shot at point‑blank range.

Investigators used license plate reader data to track a vehicle linked to the flight and identified one suspect, Adrian McLean, who was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder in Gardner’s death. A jury later found McLean guilty and convicted him; prosecutors say two other suspects from the robbery and shooting remain at large and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about the robbery, the vehicle seen fleeing, or the other suspects, please come forward to assist investigators.