An overnight officer-involved shooting in Anderson County is currently under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), leading to a lengthy closure of I-75 South. According to WVLT, the interstate near Rocky Top was shut down for several hours, though specific details surrounding the incident remain limited.
The TBI has yet to release comprehensive information on the unfolding situation. However, they have confirmed to be actively gathering data on what transpired. Reports from WBIR indicated that the incident took place near mile marker 126 on I-75 South, which was subsequently closed from around 1 a.m. and did not open up again until approximately 4 a.m. The necessity to swiftly conduct a thorough investigation may have contributed, but not limited to the prolonged closure.
Local news outlet WATE has dispatched a crew to the site of the incident to provide further coverage. As the day progresses and the TBI's endeavors continue to yield more insight into the shooting, additional details are expected to emerge. A TBI spokesperson stated the agency will post additional information, when possible, on TBI’s newsroom blog, highlighting their commitment to transparency once more is known.
