TBI conducting investigation into Ooltewah SWAT standoff
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the Ooltewah SWAT standoff that turned deadly Tuesday night.
At around 2:30 p.m., Hamilton County deputies responded to a report of a man walking around with a gun on Rising Fawn Lane.
When deputies came in contact with the man, he fled inside and returned with a gun.
Authorities say he proceeded to open fire on the deputies.
Deputies then returned fire, causing the man barricaded himself in a residence.
This prompting a SWAT response by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel.
It is believed that the suspect was struck during the gunfire exchange.
At some point during the incident, the residence caught fire.
The TBI said when clearing the residence, the suspect was found deceased.
We will keep you updated as more information is released.
