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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
KY officer investigated after following motorcyclist into Tennessee, firing shots
A police officer from Kentucky is accused of pursuing a speeding motorcyclist into Tennessee and firing shots as the driver rode away, authorities said. A district attorney general in Tennessee will determine whether the officer's actions were justified. The incident began around 1 p.m. Sunday when an officer with the Williamsburg Police Department tried to stop the motorcyclist for speeding on Interstate 75, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The driver did not stop and continued southbound into Campbell County, Tenn. 'The officer reportedly deactivated emergency equipment but continued to follow the motorcycle until the driver made an abrupt stop near mile marker 158,' the TBI said. 'At that point, the officer pulled in behind the driver. According to reports from the scene, the motorcycle driver backed into the officer's vehicle and then began driving north in the southbound lane of traffic. For reasons still under investigation, the Williamsburg officer fired shots.' The motorcyclist was not hit by the gunfire. Law enforcement officers in Tennessee were advised to be on the lookout for the motorcycle, which later crashed in Anderson County, Tenn., south of where the shots were fired. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting 'at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler,' according to the TBI. 'TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews,' the release stated. 'Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the District Attorney General for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether the actions of an officer were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the District Attorney General requesting TBI's involvement.' The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the motorcycle crash.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting along I-75
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting along I-75 in Campbell County, a spokesperson said. The southbound lane of I-75 was shut down around 3 p.m. Sunday between mile marker 160 near Jellico and mile marker 122 due to police activity, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay map. TDOT announced that one lane had opened at 3:51 p.m. and that all lanes were open around 5:46 p.m. Multiple people injured in block party shooting, DA's office says Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler requested their involvement, TBI said. 'We will provide additional information once agents have time to gather preliminary information,' a TBI spokesperson wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
TBI investigating inmate death at Claiborne County Jail
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate at the Claiborne County Jail who was found unresponsive in his cell Thursday. The TBI confirmed to 6 News that its agents are investigating the circumstances to led to the death at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler. Community rallies behind Hamblen County deputy, wife after house fire According to the TBI, an inmate, identified as Jeremy Lynn Eastridge, 48, was found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Suspect arrested after pursuit of stolen Mustang ends in Hardin Valley Eastridge's body was taken for an autopsy. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
