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Suspect Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting

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A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Marion County.

CBS affiliate WDEF reported that a chase ended Tuesday night in gunfire.  

Marion County deputies chased a pick-up truck driver for unknown reasons. The driver reportedly shot at them until the vehicle crashed. 

It's unclear if the suspect died from injuries in the crash or from a gunshot wound. 

Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were investigating the incident.

Highway 134 in Marion County remained closed while the investigation continues.