Event Brief
TBI Probes Deadly Officer Shooting in Blount County
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining a deadly officer-involved shooting in Blount County that occurred Tuesday night. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said deputies responded after a woman allegedly threatened people and demanded contact with federal law enforcement; three deputies fired after she confronted them with a knife.
WHO: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong; Blount County deputies; Erika Burch (38)
WHAT: TBI is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting after deputies encountered a woman armed with a knife who allegedly threatened law enforcement.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET
WHERE: Blount County, Tennessee
WHY: Cause is under investigation following the officer-involved shooting.
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