JACKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities say a barricaded suspect is in custody following a standoff Saturday night, in the Cub Creek area of Jackson County.
Deputies initially responded to reports of a barricaded suspect and a potential hostage situation, with shots fired in the area. Trace Creek was used as a staging area as deputies from Jackson County, Putnam County, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded.
Law enforcement later identified the suspect as Billy Sherrill. Officials said tear gas was deployed before officers entered the residence and took Sherrill into custody after a physical confrontation.
According to authorities, Sherrill will be charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after allegedly firing several shots at different times during the standoff.
Officials said no law enforcement officers were injured.
The investigation is ongoing.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
