Suspect killed, officer wounded during hostage rescue in Covington

COVINGTON, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect was killed and an officer wounded Friday when police entered a Tennessee business to rescue a woman being held hostage.

Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley told news outlets the suspect was fatally shot by a sniper after exchanging fire with officers.

News outlets report a man held a woman hostage at Dean’s Tax Service in Covington overnight before officers decided to go inside.

The officer and the woman were taken to a hospital to be treated.

Both were expected to recover.

Beasley says authorities attempted to negotiate, but the suspect cut communications with officers early Friday.

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