Tragedy struck in East Hamblen County as deputies, responding to an open 911 call, discovered two individuals deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office released a statement on social media early this morning, detailing the grim findings after deputies entered a residence last night around 9:45 p.m. The social media post, which provided the preliminary facts of the case, can be found on the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page.
According to the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office statement, gaining entry through the back of the residence after no one came to the front door, deputies happened upon a male subject lying on the family room floor with a handgun nearby. On the couch was a female subject, both of whom were unresponsive and had sustained gunshot wounds. Having secured the scene, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have since taken the helm of the ongoing investigation.
The names of the deceased are currently being withheld, honoring the process of family notification. The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office has pledged to release more information as the investigation unfolds and further details are corroborated.
Details are limited, and the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office has not shared much beyond its first statement. What is known is that two people died under unclear circumstances. Officials said more information will be released as the investigation continues.
