A dispute between neighbors in the 1300 block of First Lane in Kodak, Sevier County, led to a reported shooting on Monday evening, injuring at least two people who were subsequently transported for medical attention. The incident prompted a response from numerous agencies, with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, led by Michael Hodges, securing the scene and assuring the public that "There is no active threat to the public," according to WVLT.
WBIR reported that the Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Sevier County, Tyler Basler, indicated early reports suggest that potentially three individuals could have been injured during the confrontation, and Sheriff Michael R. Hodges, Jr. of the SCSO has confirmed that the parties involved have been located and sent for medical treatment after the reported shooting unfolded subsequent to a neighborly disagreement.
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a shooting that took place in the residential area of Kodak shortly after 9 p.m. following an altercation, as per WATE. Multiple people sustained injuries and were attended to quickly, bypassing traditional emergency transport for initial care. Law enforcement and first responders arrived on the scene promptly, and the Sheriff's Office has confirmed the situation is contained. Official details regarding the nature of the injuries or the cause of the dispute have not yet been released. The investigation is active and ongoing.
