MACON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities in Macon County Tennessee, are investigating a double homicide on Friday morning.
We're told the sheriff believes this was a domestic situation that led to a double murder and then attempted suicide.
Two females were shot and killed on Scottsville Road outside of Lafayette city limits. We are still working to confirm their ages.
A third person, a man, was Lifeflighted with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
No names have been released at this time.
The District Attorney says they have called in the TBI to investigate.
There was a heavy law enforcement presence, and only one lane of the road was open when News Channel 5 crews were there around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning.
We are waiting for more information to be released soon as the investigation continues.
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