Collegedale Workplace Violence Thwarted

Collegedale, TN (WDEF) Collegedale Police were able to stop a threat of workplace violence Friday afternoon after getting a tip.

A caller said a man was on his way to Hawker Powersource to kill an employee.

The caller said the suspect was armed and had been drinking.

Police were able to stop the car.

They found Ray Stewart smelled strongly of alcohol, and had a loaded gun and more ammo in the passenger seat.

Stewart faces charges of attempted murder, DUI, and possession of a firearm while drunk.

He was taken to the Hamilton County jail.