McMinn County Shooting Arrest

Etowah, TN (WDEF) McMinn County Deputies arrest one man after a shooting incident at the Johns Manville Industrial Plant near Etowah Tuesday.

Danny Thompson faces a charge of Attempted 1st Degree Murder.

Officials say he pulled a gun and fired at contractor employee Richard Garren and then left.

Law enforcement found Thompson and he surrendered.

The gun was recovered with one spent shell still inside.

Officials say the incident stemmed from a previous family issue.

Thompson was released from jail on a $50,000 bond.