TRACY CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving an off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper that occurred Monday night in Tracy City.
According to preliminary information, the incident happened in the area of Colyar Street. Authorities say an off-duty trooper was involved in a shooting that left one individual injured.
The injured person was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their current condition has not been released.
At the request of local authorities, TBI agents responded to the scene and have launched an independent investigation into the events leading up to the shooting. As is standard procedure in officer-involved shooting cases, agents will gather evidence, conduct interviews, and submit their findings to the appropriate District Attorney General for review.
Few details have been released as the investigation remains in its early stages. Officials have not identified the person who was shot, nor have they released information regarding what led to the encounter.
No charges have been announced at this time.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is handling the investigation, which is standard practice for officer-involved shootings in Tennessee.
SValleyNow.com will continue to follow the investigation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
