Event Brief
Harriman fight victim dies; charges may upgrade
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Cecil Baptiste died May 18 after injuries from a May 8 Harriman strip mall altercation; prosecutors may upgrade charges.
WHO: Cecil Baptiste; Allen Copley; Charles Sargeant; Harriman Police Department; Roane County officials
WHAT: Death of a fight victim may lead to upgraded charges against two men initially booked on aggravated assault.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM ET
WHERE: Harriman strip mall (in front of the Cricket cell phone store), Harriman, TN
WHY: Baptiste died from injuries sustained during the May 8 altercation involving a reported chokehold and head impact.
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