Man arrested after woman seriously injured in Monroe County shooting, sheriff says
The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, according to Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones.
PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WVLT) - A woman was taken to the hospital and a man was taken into custody after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Monroe County, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones.
Jones said Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Seedtick Road in Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.
After arriving on the scene, Jones said deputies found a woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A man was found nearby and taken into custody after deputies breached the home, according to Jones.
Other responding agencies include the Sweetwater Police Department, Madisonville Police Department, and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Additional information, including names and the suspect’s charges, has not been released.
This is a developing story.
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