TBI Investigating after Monroe County Shootout, Agency Says

TBI said no law enforcement officers were hurt in the incident. (Frankly Media)

TBI Investigating after Monroe County Shootout, Agency Says

Vonore, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Monroe County following an officer-involved shooting Monday night.

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say the incident happened at a home in the 900 block of Smokey Branch Road in Vonore.

TBI says the sheriff’s office had responded to serve a warrant for domestic assault when the suspect, who hasn’t been identified, shot a deputy.

According to officials, deputies returned fire hitting the suspect who is being treated at a hospital. They say the deputy who got shot suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

TBI officials say the incident happened Monday night at a home in the 900 block of Smokey Branch Road in Vonore. (Frankly Media)

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