Weakley Co deputy killed in line of duty

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – A Weakley County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty early Friday morning. Martin Police Chief Phillip Fuqua said Martin police responded to a disturbance at the Days Inn, located at 800 University Parkway for possible shots fired.

Fuqua said deputies from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to assist Martin police with the call. According to Fuqua, deputies were responding to the scene at approximately 3:09 a.m. and they spotted an occupied vehicle leaving Pocket’s Gas Station, located at 821 University Street.

The driver fired shots at the officers, striking a WCSO deputy.

“The WCSO Deputy was transported to Volunteer Community Hospital and later pronounced deceased,” said Fuqua, in a press release.

Martin police officers took the suspect in custody. There is no continued threat to the public.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has been requested to investigate the shooting.

Officials have not identified the suspect or deputy at this time. Martin police said additional information on the investigation will be released by the TBI.

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