Yesterday morning, an incident occurred near a closed business in the 2200 block of Highway 70 East in Crossville, Tennessee, leading to a serious charge against 31-year-old Becca Sparks. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an investigation into the matter at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. Sparks reportedly fired into a vehicle, mistakenly believing the driver to be her ex-boyfriend, against whom she had an order of protection, 1025wowcountry.com reports. Though the driver escaped unscathed, the gunfire could have resulted in serious harm.
Following the incident, Sparks turned herself over to the authorities, reporting her action to law enforcement before surrendering to deputies. She has been charged with one count of violation of an order of protection and one count of attempted first-degree murder, as confirmed by TBI. Becca Sparks was held in custody at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office as of last night, wvlt.tv reports.
The TBI has not released additional information regarding the motive or the specifics of the encounter. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with updates expected to follow as they become available. This case draws attention to the severe consequences that can result from mistaken identity, coupled with an apparent disregard for the law and public safety.
Sparks' actions have violated a legal court order designed to protect her ex-boyfriend from potential harm. While the order of protection remains critical to the charges, the count of attempted first-degree murder underlines the gravity of her decision to use deadly force, even though the intended target was not harmed. "She was charged with violating an order of protection and attempted first-degree murder," wbir.com notes.
This story remains an active file for local authorities as they proceed with the legal process. Officials encourage anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
