HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – The TBI special agents are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a Friday morning fatal shooting in Reagan involving the United States Marshals Service.
According to the TBI, the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 in the 1000 block of Center Hill Wright Road, where marshals assigned to the USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force were attempting to arrest a wanted man.
When approached, the man tried to flee in a vehicle.
They say Marshals were able to stop the vehicle, and the man exited and produced a firearm, after which a marshal fired upon the man, striking and killing him.
TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews.
There are no further details at this time.
