Erlanger-Sequatchie inmate took officer’s firearm, went off during struggle

At the Erlanger – Sequatchie facility after an inmate grabbed a correction officer’s firearm and a struggle ensued, involving a discharge of the firearm. An off-duty deputy from a neighboring county assisted the correction officer in securing the inmate. There were minor injuries to those involved in the incident.

This case is being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and their Public Information Officer should be contacted with any request for further information.