Rutherford County, TN – Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate the homicide of a Smyrna man found dead inside his home Sunday, officials confirmed.
According to Detective Lt. Steve Craig, deputies discovered Ben J. Lee, 55, of Smyrna, deceased in a residence along Lee Road. The case remains under active investigation by the sheriff’s department’s criminal investigations division.
Craig stated the homicide “was not a random act,” suggesting investigators believe the victim may have been specifically targeted. Authorities have not yet released details about possible suspects, motives, or how Lee was killed.
The sheriff’s office first reported the homicide Sunday and issued a brief update Monday afternoon to confirm the victim’s identity. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and gather evidence in the area.
Residents in the Lee Road neighborhood have been advised there is no immediate threat to the public, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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