The Blount County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night in Seymour, resulting in one fatality. As reported by WVLT-TV, the incident happened at a house on Maple Road. Law enforcement has yet to release the victim's identity, as they are working to notify the next of kin.
In connection with the shooting, a person of interest has been detained and is currently held at the Blount County Correctional Facility. According to information provided by the Blount County Sheriff's Office, charges are to quickly follow. This development comes as law enforcement continues to piece together the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
WATE shared that more information will be disclosed to the public as it becomes available. The investigation is underway and ongoing, with detectives at the Blount County Sheriff's Office gathering evidence and seeking to understand the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
The name of the person in custody has not been disclosed by deputies as of Friday evening. "Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the incident. More information will be released as it becomes available," the Sheriff's Office stated in a release quoted by WBIR. The community awaits further details as authorities work to thoroughly investigate the shooting.
