The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting involving three Blount County deputies after a woman allegedly threatened them with a knife. The incident ended with the woman being shot and killed, prompting the TBI probe.
WHO:Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; Blount County deputies (three); the woman who was shot and killed
WHAT:TBI investigation into a fatal shooting after deputies were allegedly threatened with a knife
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM ET
WHERE:Blount County, Tennessee
WHY:The shooting occurred after the woman allegedly came at deputies with a knife; the circumstances are now being investigated by the TBI.
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