A quiet Brownsville park turned into a crime scene Friday night when gunfire left one person dead and three others seriously injured, according to authorities. Brownsville police said officers rushed to reports of shots fired at a park on Key Corner Street, where they found four victims and had them taken to a nearby hospital. One of those victims later died.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called in to help Brownsville detectives sort out what happened and why.
As reported by LocalMemphis, investigators have not released the victims' names or any information about potential suspects. Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video from the area to contact law enforcement.
Scene and location
County records list the site as Webb Banks Passive Park, at 985 Key Corner Street, a walking trail park in Brownsville. The Haywood County website gives that address and describes Webb Banks as a family friendly trail space, according to Haywood County. Officials have not said whether the victims were together at the time of the shooting or what may have led up to the violence.
Investigation underway
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation notes on its newsroom page that it supports local prosecutors and police in major cases with evidence processing, forensic work and other investigative help. LocalMemphis reported that TBI agents joined Brownsville officers at the park as the investigation got underway.
Local context
Law enforcement in Haywood County has been under a steady spotlight from recent violent cases. In April, a Haywood County man received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty in the fatal shooting of a local teenager, according to WBBJ. In that and other high-profile cases, community leaders and police have repeatedly called on witnesses to speak up so prosecutors have enough evidence to move forward in court.
How to help
Brownsville police and the TBI are asking anyone with information on the park shooting to contact the Brownsville Police Department at (731) 772-1215 or the department's administrative line at (731) 772-1260. Authorities say they are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has video or other tips that could help investigators develop leads.
