Two women were found dead inside a home on Scottsville Road in Macon County early Friday, and a man at the scene was airlifted to a trauma center with a gunshot wound to the head, authorities said. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the rural Lafayette-area residence and discovered the victims inside. Officials have not released the names or ages of those involved, and details remain limited as investigators secure the scene. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been called in to lead the probe.
Scene and response
Deputies who arrived at the house found two women dead and a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was flown by air to a trauma facility, according to WSMV. The station reported that authorities said the head wound "appeared to be self-inflicted" and that deputies had initially been called to the Scottsville Road home for a reported shooting. WSMV also aired on-scene video and confirmed that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is involved in the case.
Investigation underway
The Macon County district attorney asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe, according to NewsChannel5. That outlet quoted the sheriff as saying he believes the deaths stem from a domestic situation and described a heavy law-enforcement presence on Scottsville Road near Lafayette while officers processed the scene. No arrests or charges have been announced as TBI agents begin forensic work and witness interviews.
What’s next
The TBI will handle forensic processing and release additional information as the review continues, and investigators typically wait to identify victims publicly until next-of-kin notifications are complete. Roads near the property were restricted while officers photographed and searched the area, and local crews stayed on site for hours. Reporters from both stations are tracking developments, and officials say more details will be released as they become available.
