Fugitive dies after exchanging gunfire with deputies
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. (AP) – Police say a man wanted by Indiana police has died in Tennessee after exchanging gunfire with deputies.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation told media it appears Shane David Townsley died from a gunshot wound, but it wasn’t clear whether it was from a deputy’s gun.
Police say the death occurred Thursday in Overton County, which is about 90 miles northeast of Nashville, after a chase involving gunfire.
TBI officials said an Overton County Sheriff’s deputy was attempting a traffic stop on the vehicle Townsley was driving when he opened fire and fled. The deputy pursued and called for backup. After more gunfire was exchanged, police say Townsley crashed in a ravine.
Police said he was wanted on felony warrants in Indiana, but had family in Overton County.
