Rutherford County, TN – Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday evening on Lee Road near Smyrna.
According to the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered Ben J. Lee, 55, of Smyrna, deceased from gunshot wounds.
“Deputies responded to a shooting, which resulted in the death of Ben J. Lee, 55, of Smyrna,” said Detective Lt. Steve Craig.
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available. Authorities have not announced any arrests or named any suspects at this time.
Residents in the Lee Road area reported a heavy law enforcement presence Sunday evening as investigators processed the scene. Officials have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
The case remains active, and further updates are expected in the coming days as detectives continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
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