Arrest made in stabbing on Birchwood Pike

Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) – Last Friday night, November 6, 2015, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing at 9823 Birchwood Pike, Harrison. When deputies arrived they found the victim non-responsive. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was immediately rushed into surgery due to potentially life-threatening injuries.

After working the case, investigators obtained warrants for Tyler Andrew Jernigan, 24, charging him with aggravated assault. Earlier this morning, HCSO Deputies took Jernigan into custody at 9821 Birchwood Pike in regard to the stabbing incident.

As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time in regards to this incident or Jernigan’s arrest.