Cordova, TN – A late-night attempted home invasion in Cordova ended with an arrest early Tuesday after a homeowner fired shots and sheriff’s deputies pursued the suspect on foot.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded around 1:00 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a home invasion attempt in the 1300 block of Charles Bryan Road. Authorities said an unidentified man was allegedly trying to break into the residence while the homeowner and family members were inside.
Deputies arriving at the scene observed a man in the backyard of the home, later identified as Chris Scanlon, 37, according to officials. Investigators said Scanlon allegedly fled when deputies approached, leading to a brief foot chase and physical struggle before he was taken into custody.
During the incident, the homeowner fired two shots as the suspect attempted to enter the home, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials said the shots did not strike the suspect but caused him to flee the property. Detectives later responded to conduct a full investigation.
Scanlon was arrested and now faces multiple charges, including criminal attempt aggravated burglary, resisting arrest, assault on law enforcement, and evading arrest on foot, authorities said. No injuries were reported.
Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner praised the response, saying deputies acted quickly to prevent further harm. “The safety of our community is our top priority,” Buckner said. “We commend the quick response of our deputies in ensuring the situation was resolved without further incident.”
The incident occurred in Shelby County, east of Memphis, and remains under investigation. No additional suspects are being sought at this time.
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