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Man Found Dead from Gunfire in Crockett County Home, TBI Assists in Investigation

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Published on April 18, 2025
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Deputies responding to a reported shooting early Friday in Crockett County found a man dead from gunfire inside a home on the 6000 block of Chestnut Bluff-Maury City Road. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the ongoing investigation, according to LocalMemphis.

Early reports indicate an isolated incident in Crockett County, with no immediate threat to the public. "And the area has been secured as law enforcement officers work diligently to gather information and evidence," and "Details are still emerging," as mentioned by FOX13 Memphis.The identity of the deceased is pending notification of next of kin, and an autopsy has been ordered by the Crockett County Medical Examiner's Office, as per Action News 5. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.

Deputies responded to a shooting at a residence, and the community is awaiting more details on the circumstances of the death. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. The sheriff called the shooting an "isolated incident" and assured the public that there is no ongoing threat, as stated by FOX13 Memphis. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.