Martin, TN – A Weakley County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed early Friday morning following an officer-involved shooting that began with a disturbance call near a Martin hotel, according to local police.
According to the Martin Police Department, officers responded around 2:51 a.m. Friday to a report of possible shots fired at 800 University Street, near the Days Inn. Deputies with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist.
Police said that around 3:09 a.m., deputies observed an occupied vehicle leaving 821 University Street, near Pocket’s gas station. At that time, the driver allegedly fired shots, striking a Weakley County deputy.
Martin police officers then responded to the active shooting scene on University Street, where the suspect was taken into custody. Authorities did not immediately release the suspect’s identity or charges.
The injured deputy was transported to Volunteer Community Hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The deputy’s name has not yet been released, pending official notification and investigation.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has been requested to investigate the incident, which is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. Further details are expected to be released by TBI as the investigation continues.
Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.
University Street remained an active police scene early Friday as investigators worked to collect evidence and document the events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to cooperate with investigators as the case develops.
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