TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Related Shooting In Carroll County

ATWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in Atwood.

A news release says information indicates that Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call at a home on Hamilton Street around 4 p.m. An individual was reportedly driving recklessly on his family’s property and behaving erratically. 

Three deputies attempted to make contact with the man who, according to initial reports, produced a high-powered weapon and began firing at the deputies. The deputies ran for cover and returned fire. The individual then barricaded himself inside his home.

Partner agencies from neighboring jurisdictions provided support, including a SWAT team and specialized units.

Teams made entry into the home and found the individual suffering from a gunshot wound around. He was transported by medical helicopter to a Nashville hospital for treatment. No deputies were injured.

The TBI says the investigation remains active and ongoing.

The TBI does not identify the officers involved in these types of incidents and instead refers questions of that nature to the respective department to answer as it sees fit.