Lebanon, TN – A stretch of Sparta Pike in Wilson County is closed this afternoon as deputies respond to a barricaded subject at a residence in the 1400 block, according to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say the incident began around 3:09 p.m. Wednesday, when 911 received a call from a male reporting he had been stabbed in the neck. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the caller said the suspect allegedly retreated back inside the residence following the stabbing. Deputies arrived quickly, secured the scene, and began containment procedures.
According to officials, Sparta Pike is temporarily shut down in the immediate area, with assistance from the Lebanon Police Department to handle traffic diversion. Drivers in Lebanon, Wilson County, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region should expect delays near the closure.
Investigators emphasize that the situation is contained and that there is no immediate threat to the public. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) and trained negotiators have been placed on standby as a precaution while deputies work to de-escalate the situation.
Authorities did not release additional details regarding the condition of the victim, the identity of the suspect, or whether communication has been established with the individual inside the residence. The Sheriff’s Office stated that the incident remains an active investigation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Residents and drivers in the area are asked to avoid Sparta Pike until law enforcement clears the roadway.
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