Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting on New Year’s Eve

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Deputy-Involved Shooting occurred shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve in a Publix parking lot.

The preliminary information reveals deputies were conducting a traffic stop on a subject on a motorcycle at 7326 McCutcheon Road.

The suspect was identified to having outstanding warrants.

The suspect refused to follow commands while deputies were attempting to arrest him.

The suspect displayed a firearm and deputies discharged their weapons.

The deputies involved in this incident are unharmed, but the suspect is deceased.

“I am thankful my deputies were not seriously injured as this incident highlights the immense dangers our personnel face on a daily basis. Any loss of life is tragic, however, when you refuse commands from my deputies and display a firearm, the consequences of your actions are not going to end well.”

-Sheriff Austin Garrett

Per standard procedure, Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp is directing the TBI to conduct an investigation.

Per policy, the deputies involved in the shooting are on administrative leave.

News 12 will update on the incident once the TBI releases new information.