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Road Rage Leads to Attempted Murder is Sale Creek

On October 31, 2026, HCSO deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Bakewell community of Hamilton County. The situation escalated into a shooting between the two subjects in the 400 block of Fuller Lane. One of the subjects involved was struck by gunfire and sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. The other subject was detained by deputies.

Detectives with the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit responded to investigate the incident. Detectives determined that multiple residences were struck by gunfire, however no other citizens were injured.

As a result of the investigation, Luke Roberts was arrested and charged with:

– Attempted First Degree Murder

– Felony Reckless Endangerment

This information is preliminary and subject to change. No further details are available.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.