TBI investigates an officer involved shooting

HAMILTON CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- TBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Saturday night on Signal Mountain.

According to investigators, Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop 50-year-old Ronald Andrew Hutson, during a traffic stop on Coral Road.

Hutson did not stop and a pursuit ensued.

TBI says, Hutson lost control of his vehicle and spun out.

When deputies exited their vehicle, Hutson began driving towards them and a deputy fired his weapon.

According to the TBI, Hutson was shot and transported to a local hospital.

No HCSO deputies were injured.

This investigation is ongoing.

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County https://t.co/Sdiv5R5vTE

— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) August 23, 2020