GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Deputies in Giles County are investigating a deadly shooting on I-65 that took place Sunday night.
According to officials, at around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a crash with injuries on I-65 in Giles County. Upon arrival, they found that the crash occurred after the driver had been shot from another vehicle.
26-year-old Sfenson Simeus was reportedly traveling southbound when he was shot and killed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the vehicle, 23-year-old Elda Simeus also sustained a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
On Monday, February 16, 2026, 31-year-old Aaron Wayne Purvis of Atmore, Alabama was taken into custody in Franklin County on charges unrelated to the investigation.
Police recovered multiple firearms and other evidence which was believed to have been was used in the shooting.
He has been charged with 1st Degree Homicide and Attempted 1st Degree Homicide.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 931-363-3505.
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