MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two men were found dead following a standoff with police late Friday night at Cedar Creek Marina, according to Mt. Juliet Police.
Police said officers were called to the marina around 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a man was threatening others on the docks. As officers searched the area, they heard gunshots and found an adult man who had been shot. Officers moved him to safety so paramedics could reach him, and he was taken to the hospital.
Police said they believed the armed man was hiding on a boat near the end of C-Dock. During the response, the suspect fired at officers. Five officers fired their weapons.
Police later said the suspect died at the scene. A second adult man who had been shot was also found dead.
No officers were injured. People living on boats were evacuated during the incident. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.
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