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Dispute leads to deadly shooting in Westmoreland

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Posted at 2:43 PM, Nov 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-28 15:43:24-05

WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WTVF) — A dispute between neighbors left one man dead in Westmoreland after an argument ended in gunfire on Saturday.

According to the Sumner County Sheriff's office, the shooting took place just after 2 p.m. on Charles Brown Road. Detectives say Brian Cummins entered David McDaniel's property uninvited.

An argument ensued, and eventually led to Cummins being shot by McDaniel.

Police say Cummins was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

David McDaniel was arrested for voluntary manslaughter and taken to Sumner County Jail.

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Police are still investigating the incident. There are no further details at this time.