The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the investigation of a homicide that occurred at approx. 3:30 pm on September 9, 2026, at 167 Green Forest Rd. in the Cagle Mtn community. Deputies responded to the scene at this location and found one resident, Michael Rumbel, deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies learned that the victim’s 21-year-old son, Anthony Rumbel, is the suspect responsible for the crime and that he had left the home prior to their arrival in a pick-up truck.
A multi-state “bolo” was issued for the vehicle, and the suspect was captured a short time later in the Marietta, GA area after being spotted by Georgia authorities. The suspect is being held in Cobb County, GA on Georgia charges as well as the pending Criminal Homicide charge in relation to this incident.
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office has an employee related to those involved in this incident and, therefore, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will be assuming the role of lead investigative agency in this case. Any request for further information related to this incident should be directed to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
