A quiet Sunday in Maryville took a sharp turn when Blount County deputies responded to a shooting at a home on Tomotley Road just before 2 p.m. on March 1, 2026. A man was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that deputies said appeared to be non-life-threatening. The Blount County Sheriff's Office reported that the scene was secure, a suspect was taken into custody, and charges are pending as the investigation moves forward.
Sheriff's Office: Shooting At Tomotley Road Home
The Blount County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident at a residence on Tomotley Road and told WBIR it happened just before 2 p.m. Deputies arriving at the home found a male victim who had been shot, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. Officials described his injuries as appearing non-life-threatening, offering at least a bit of relief in an otherwise unsettling afternoon for the area.
Investigation Underway
According to the Blount County Sheriff's Office, the case remains an active investigation, and officials are keeping a tight lid on many of the details. They have not yet released the names of the victim or the person taken into custody. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and process evidence from the home as they work to piece together what led up to the shooting. The sheriff's office newsroom had not posted a more detailed public release at the time of reporting, per the Blount County Sheriff's Office website.
Details Still Limited
As reported by WBIR, charges are pending against the person in custody while detectives continue gathering evidence. Authorities have asked anyone who might have information about the Tomotley Road shooting to contact the Blount County Sheriff's Office. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
